Only The Brave Wild vs Desert Vetiver
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Desert Vetiver takes 3 of 5 categories.
Only The Brave WildChoose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Desert VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Only The Brave Wild2/5
Desert Vetiver3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Only The Brave Wild
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Desert Vetiver
- Sillage & projection
- Desert Vetiver
- Value for money
- Only The Brave Wild
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Desert Vetiver
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Only The Brave WildDieselDesert VetiverSaponificio VaresinoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.47/ 5 · 305 votes
Have 46%Had 26%Want 27%
3.73/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 69%Had 6%Want 25%
Category winnerOnly The Brave WildRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
34%Like
6%Ok
31%Dislike
3%Hate
305 votes
20%Love
60%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDesert Vetiver
SillageDesert Vetiver
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOnly The Brave WildBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
citrus92%
coconut84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
sweet61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
herbal69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
LemongrassGrapefruitBlack Pepper
Heart1 to 2 hours
NutmegLavenderCoumarinGeranium
Base3 to 5 hours
Coconut MilkMossCedarVetiver
Top
elemiPine TreeIncenseOrangeArtemisiaGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
Black PepperMarjoramJuniper BerriesGeraniumRoseLavender
Base
ClovesPatchouliVetiverAmberPrecious WoodsMoss
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Black Pepper, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Only The Brave Wild, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer88
Fall46
Winter26
Day100
Night51
Spring50
Summer25
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night60
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,771
PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Shyamala Maisondieu
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#22,668
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerDesert VetiverHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOnly The Brave Wild by Diesel takes the signature fist shaped bottle into greener, tropical territory. The opening hits with sharp lemongrass, zesty grapefruit, and a crackle of black pepper that feels immediately energetic. As the initial sharpness settles, aromatic lavender and green geranium combine with warm nutme…
Reviews →Desert Vetiver opens brighter and more resinous than its name suggests, with citrus, elemi, incense and pine giving it a crisp, aromatic lift. As it settles, pepper, herbs and woods come forward, while the vetiver stays in the background rather than dominating. It suits someone who likes classic masculine blends with …
Reviews →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 Wild or Desert Vetiver?
Desert Vetiver takes 3 of 5 categories. Only The Brave Wild is rated 3.47/5 from 305 votes; Desert Vetiver is rated 3.73/5 from 12 votes. Choose Only The Brave Wild for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Desert Vetiver for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Only The Brave Wild or Desert Vetiver?
Desert Vetiver lasts longest (Desert Vetiver 67/100, Only The Brave Wild 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Only The Brave Wild or Desert Vetiver?
Desert Vetiver projects furthest (Desert Vetiver 61/100, Only The Brave Wild 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Only The Brave Wild and Desert Vetiver smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Black Pepper, Lavender and Geranium.
Is Only The Brave Wild or Desert Vetiver better for summer or winter?
Only The Brave Wild suits daytime wear; Desert Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Only The Brave Wild and Desert Vetiver?
Only The Brave Wild has top notes of Lemongrass, Grapefruit and Black Pepper, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, Coumarin and Geranium, a base of Coconut Milk, Moss, Cedar and Vetiver. Desert Vetiver has top notes of elemi, Pine Tree, Incense and Orange, heart notes of Black Pepper, Marjoram, Juniper Berries and Geranium, a base of Cloves, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber.
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