Fragrance comparison

Only The Brave Wild vs Homem Especiarias

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,089 ratings analysed

Only The Brave Wild

Diesel

3.47305 votes

Rank #38,771 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Homem Especiarias

Natura

4.23784 votes

Rank #24,872 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homem Especiarias takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Only The Brave Wild3/7

Homem Especiarias4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Only The Brave WildDiesel

Homem EspeciariasNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 305 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 27%

4.23/ 5 · 784 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerHomem EspeciariasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

34%Like

6%Ok

31%Dislike

3%Hate

305 votes

50%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

776 votes

Category winnerHomem EspeciariasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityOnly The Brave Wild

SillageOnly The Brave Wild

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value76

Category winnerHomem EspeciariasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

coconut84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemongrassGrapefruitBlack Pepper

Heart1 to 2 hours

NutmegLavenderCoumarinGeranium

Base3 to 5 hours

Coconut MilkMossCedarVetiver

Top

OrangeLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruitRhubarb Leaf

Heart

White PepperBlack PepperGingerNutmegCorianderelemiGeranium

Base

VetiverCedarPatchouliMuskBenzoin

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Black Pepper, Nutmeg 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 season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall46

Winter26

Day100

Night51

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOnly The Brave WildMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex7

Women1

Men89

Unisex10

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,771

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,872

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHomem EspeciariasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Only 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…

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Natura Homem Especiarias is a woody spicy fragrance built for the heat. It opens with a bright, zesty burst of citrus and rhubarb leaf, settling into a heart of black pepper, ginger, and nutmeg. This 2016 release by Verônica Kato is designed for the man who wants a clean, professional, and refreshing scent that holds …

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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 Wild or Homem Especiarias?

Homem Especiarias takes 4 of 7 categories. Only The Brave Wild is rated 3.47/5 from 305 votes; Homem Especiarias is rated 4.23/5 from 784 votes. Choose Only The Brave Wild for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Homem Especiarias for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Only The Brave Wild or Homem Especiarias?

Only The Brave Wild lasts longest (Only The Brave Wild 64/100, Homem Especiarias 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Only The Brave Wild or Homem Especiarias?

Only The Brave Wild projects furthest (Only The Brave Wild 58/100, Homem Especiarias 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Only The Brave Wild and Homem Especiarias smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Geranium.

Is Only The Brave Wild or Homem Especiarias better for summer or winter?

For summer, Only The Brave Wild is the stronger pick. For winter, Only The Brave Wild is the stronger pick. Only The Brave Wild suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Only The Brave Wild and Homem Especiarias?

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. Homem Especiarias has top notes of Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of White Pepper, Black Pepper, Ginger and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk.