Fragrance comparison

Only The Brave Silver vs The Library Collection Opus IV

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 956 ratings analysed

Only The Brave Silver

Diesel

3.8041 votes

Rank #39,666 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

The Library Collection Opus IV

Amouage

4.04915 votes

Rank #1,644 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Library Collection Opus IV takes 5 of 7 categories.

Only The Brave Silver
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
The Library Collection Opus IV
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Only The Brave Silver2/7

The Library Collection Opus IV5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Only The Brave SilverDiesel

The Library Collection Opus IVAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 56%Had 22%Want 22%

4.04/ 5 · 915 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IVRating 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

40%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

915 votes

Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IVMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityThe Library Collection Opus IV

SillageThe Library Collection Opus IV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value45

Category winnerOnly The Brave SilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

amber65%

leather53%

animalic42%

aromatic100%

amber90%

warm spicy80%

citrus70%

fresh spicy60%

balsamic50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and amber

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

CorianderMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemon

Heart

CarawayCardamonelemiRose HipRoseViolet Leaf

Base

IncenseLabdanumMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Coriander, Lemon 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

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOnly The Brave SilverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

Men41

Unisex51

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,644

PerfumerJacques Flori

Launched—

Reviews83

Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IVHigher 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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Amouage Opus IV is a complex, resinous fragrance that leans into aromatic spice and incense. Launched in 2010, it offers a distinct, mature character perfect for cooler weather. With notes of coriander, caraway, and labdanum, it sits prominently on the skin, projecting a serious and sophisticated air that suits formal…

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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 The Library Collection Opus IV?

The Library Collection Opus IV takes 5 of 7 categories. Only The Brave Silver is rated 3.80/5 from 41 votes; The Library Collection Opus IV is rated 4.04/5 from 915 votes. Choose Only The Brave Silver for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose The Library Collection Opus IV for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Only The Brave Silver or The Library Collection Opus IV?

The Library Collection Opus IV lasts longest (The Library Collection Opus IV 80/100, Only The Brave Silver 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Only The Brave Silver or The Library Collection Opus IV?

The Library Collection Opus IV projects furthest (The Library Collection Opus IV 72/100, Only The Brave Silver 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Only The Brave Silver and The Library Collection Opus IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Coriander, Lemon and Labdanum.

Is Only The Brave Silver or The Library Collection Opus IV better for summer or winter?

For summer, Only The Brave Silver is the stronger pick. For winter, The Library Collection Opus IV 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 The Library Collection Opus IV?

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. The Library Collection Opus IV has top notes of Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Caraway, Cardamon, elemi and Rose Hip, a base of Incense, Labdanum and Musk.