Fragrance comparison

Only The Brave Silver vs Homem Absoluto

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 140 ratings analysed

Only The Brave Silver

Diesel

3.8041 votes

Rank #39,666 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Homem Absoluto

Natura

4.2299 votes

Rank #29,709 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homem Absoluto takes 4 of 7 categories.

Only The Brave Silver
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Homem Absoluto
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

Only The Brave Silver3/7

Homem Absoluto4/7

Ratings & consensus: Homem Absoluto
Community sentiment: Homem Absoluto
Longevity: Only The Brave Silver
Sillage & projection: Only The Brave Silver
Value for money: Homem Absoluto
Versatility: Only The Brave Silver
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Homem Absoluto

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Only The Brave SilverDiesel

Homem AbsolutoNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 56%Had 22%Want 22%

4.22/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 60%Had 2%Want 37%

Category winnerHomem AbsolutoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

37%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

41 votes

43%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerHomem AbsolutoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityOnly The Brave Silver

SillageOnly The Brave Silver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value66

Category winnerHomem AbsolutoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

amber65%

leather53%

animalic42%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeCitronCorianderLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

RosemaryLabdanumViolet Leaf

Base4 to 6 hours

LeatherAmberCedar

Top

GingerLemonBergamotApplePineappleRosemaryMandarin OrangeRhubarb

Heart

LavenderVioletBlack PepperGeraniumSageNutmeg

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliLeatherOlibanumLabdanum

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lemon, Rosemary and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Only The Brave Silver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall69

Winter63

Day76

Night100

Spring98

Summer100

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOnly The Brave SilverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,709

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHomem AbsolutoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Only The Brave Silver by Diesel is an invigorating leather and citrus fragrance designed for everyday wear. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon, tart citron, and juicy mandarin orange, accented by the dry herbal snap of coriander. As the initial brightness settles, green violet leaf and aromatic rosemary…

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Natura Homem Absoluto is a woody aromatic fragrance launched in 2025. It opens with vibrant citrus and ginger, settling into a heart of lavender, black pepper, and geranium. The base is dense and resinous with leather, olibanum, and amber, creating a masculine scent profile ideal for evening wear or special occasions …

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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 Silver or Homem Absoluto?

Homem Absoluto takes 4 of 7 categories. Only The Brave Silver is rated 3.80/5 from 41 votes; Homem Absoluto is rated 4.22/5 from 99 votes. Choose Only The Brave Silver for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Homem Absoluto for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Only The Brave Silver or Homem Absoluto?

Only The Brave Silver lasts longest (Only The Brave Silver 66/100, Homem Absoluto 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Only The Brave Silver or Homem Absoluto?

Only The Brave Silver projects furthest (Only The Brave Silver 62/100, Homem Absoluto 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Only The Brave Silver and Homem Absoluto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Rosemary and Labdanum.

Is Only The Brave Silver or Homem Absoluto better for summer or winter?

For summer, Homem Absoluto is the stronger pick. For winter, Only The Brave Silver is the stronger pick. Only The Brave Silver suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Only The Brave Silver and Homem Absoluto?

Only The Brave Silver has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Citron, Coriander and Lemon, heart notes of Rosemary, Labdanum and Violet Leaf, a base of Leather, Amber and Cedar. Homem Absoluto has top notes of Ginger, Lemon, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Lavender, Violet, Black Pepper and Geranium, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Leather.