Fragrance comparison

Only The Brave Wild vs Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 309 ratings analysed

3 wins

Only The Brave Wild

Diesel

3.47305 votes

Rank #38,771 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum

Wally

4.504 votes

Rank #39,108 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Only The Brave Wild takes 3 of 4 categories.

Only The Brave Wild
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Only The Brave Wild3/4

Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Only The Brave Wild
Sillage & projection: Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Only The Brave Wild
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Only The Brave Wild

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Only The Brave WildDiesel

Vero Toscano Nero Eau de ParfumWally

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 305 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 27%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityOnly The Brave Wild

SillageVero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value50

Category winnerOnly The Brave WildBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

coconut84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

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

Star AniseGrapefruitBergamotCardamomClovesLemonWild Berries

Heart

Black PepperViolet LeafCinnamonMagnoliaJasmineNutmegRose

Base

PatchouliVanillaVetiverCedarMoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Moss. 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

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex7

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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#39,108

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerOnly The Brave WildHigher 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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Vero Toscano Nero opens with a sharp burst of star anise, bitter grapefruit, and green cardamom. The opening feels crisp and zesty before dark black pepper and grated nutmeg warm up the middle hours. As the citrus sparkle settles, earthy patchouli and dry cedarwood anchor the dry-down with a quiet forest undertone. So…

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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 Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum?

Only The Brave Wild takes 3 of 4 categories. Only The Brave Wild is rated 3.47/5 from 305 votes; Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Only The Brave Wild for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Only The Brave Wild or Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum?

They last about the same: Only The Brave Wild 64/100, Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Only The Brave Wild or Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum?

Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum 67/100, Only The Brave Wild 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Only The Brave Wild and Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Moss.

Is Only The Brave Wild or Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Only The Brave Wild suits daytime wear; Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Only The Brave Wild and Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum?

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. Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum has top notes of Star Anise, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Black Pepper, Violet Leaf, Cinnamon and Magnolia, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Vetiver and Cedar.