Fragrance comparison

Only The Brave Music Animation vs Only The Brave by Bunka

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 5 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

3 wins

Only The Brave Music Animation

Diesel

4.0428 votes

Rank #38,095 AmberLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

99%scent match

Very similar

Only The Brave by Bunka

Diesel

3.3113 votes

Rank #58,670 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Only The Brave Music Animation takes 3 of 6 categories.

Only The Brave Music Animation
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Only The Brave by Bunka
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Only The Brave Music Animation3/6

Only The Brave by Bunka2/6

Ratings & consensus: Only The Brave Music Animation
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Only The Brave Music Animation
Sillage & projection: Only The Brave by Bunka
Value for money: Only The Brave by Bunka
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Only The Brave Music Animation

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Only The Brave Music AnimationDiesel

Only The Brave by BunkaDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 31%Had 25%Want 44%

3.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 18%Had 15%Want 67%

Category winnerOnly The Brave Music AnimationRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

31%Love

15%Like

8%Ok

46%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityOnly The Brave Music Animation

SillageOnly The Brave by Bunka

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value63

Category winnerOnly The Brave by BunkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

leather88%

citrus77%

woody65%

powdery53%

violet42%

amber100%

citrus90%

woody80%

leather70%

powdery60%

violet50%

Scent match99%Very similar · both amber, citrus and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

Amalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

VioletVirginia CedarCoriander

Base3 to 5 hours

AmberLeatherFrench labdanumBenzoinStyrax

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletCorianderVirginia Cedar

Base3 to 5 hours

AmberLeatherFrench labdanumStyraxBenzoin

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer100

Fall47

Winter20

Day100

Night55

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,095

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Olivier Polge, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,670

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Olivier Polge, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerOnly The Brave Music AnimationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Only The Brave Music Animation by Diesel delivers an energetic contrast between crisp citrus brightness and resinous warmth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon paired with juicy mandarin orange. As the initial citrus settles, a powdery violet leaf tone emerges alongside dry Virginia cedar and herbal co…

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Only The Brave by Bunka by Diesel offers a punchy contrast between bright orchard fruits and warm, resinous depth. The scent kicks off with sweet mandarin orange and zesty Amalfi lemon, delivering an immediate burst of citrus freshness. As the opening settles, violet introduces a cool, powdery nuance alongside aromati…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Only The Brave Music Animation or Only The Brave by Bunka?

Only The Brave Music Animation takes 3 of 6 categories. Only The Brave Music Animation is rated 4.04/5 from 28 votes; Only The Brave by Bunka is rated 3.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Only The Brave Music Animation for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Only The Brave by Bunka for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Only The Brave Music Animation or Only The Brave by Bunka?

Only The Brave Music Animation lasts longest (Only The Brave Music Animation 67/100, Only The Brave by Bunka 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Only The Brave Music Animation or Only The Brave by Bunka?

Only The Brave by Bunka projects furthest (Only The Brave by Bunka 63/100, Only The Brave Music Animation 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Only The Brave Music Animation and Only The Brave by Bunka smell similar?

Very similar: a 99% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and leather accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Virginia Cedar.

Is Only The Brave Music Animation or Only The Brave by Bunka better for summer or winter?

Only The Brave Music Animation suits daytime wear; Only The Brave by Bunka suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Only The Brave Music Animation and Only The Brave by Bunka?

Only The Brave Music Animation has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Virginia Cedar and Coriander, a base of Amber, Leather, French labdanum and Benzoin. Only The Brave by Bunka has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Coriander and Virginia Cedar, a base of Amber, Leather, French labdanum and Styrax.