Fragrance comparison

Only The Brave Wild vs Vetiver Elemi

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 411 ratings analysed

4 wins

Only The Brave Wild

Diesel

3.47305 votes

Rank #38,771 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Vetiver Elemi

The 7 Virtues

3.71106 votes

Rank #12,535 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Only The Brave Wild takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Only The Brave Wild4/7

Vetiver Elemi3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Only The Brave WildDiesel

Vetiver ElemiThe 7 Virtues

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 305 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 27%

3.71/ 5 · 106 votes

Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%

Category winnerVetiver ElemiRating 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

29%Love

43%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerVetiver ElemiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityOnly The Brave Wild

SillageOnly The Brave Wild

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%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

citrus65%

earthy53%

balsamic42%

Scent match59%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

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

elemiBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

GeraniumCardamomCuminNutmegJasmineRose

Base

VetiverCedarMossAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Nutmeg, Geranium 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

Spring100

Summer78

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOnly The Brave WildMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex7

Women1

Men24

Unisex63

Women12

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#12,535

PerfumerAngela Stavrevska

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerVetiver ElemiHigher 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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Vetiver Elemi opens with a brisk grapefruit and elemi snap, then settles into a green, spicy vetiver with a dry, slightly smoky edge. It reads airy at first, then earthier and more herbal as it wears. This is a good fit for someone who likes fresh woods with some bite rather than a soft or sweet vetiver. Sample first …

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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 Vetiver Elemi?

Only The Brave Wild takes 4 of 7 categories. Only The Brave Wild is rated 3.47/5 from 305 votes; Vetiver Elemi is rated 3.71/5 from 106 votes. Choose Only The Brave Wild for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver Elemi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Only The Brave Wild or Vetiver Elemi?

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

Which projects more, Only The Brave Wild or Vetiver Elemi?

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

Do Only The Brave Wild and Vetiver Elemi smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Nutmeg, Geranium and Moss.

Is Only The Brave Wild or Vetiver Elemi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Only The Brave Wild is the stronger pick. For winter, Vetiver Elemi 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 Vetiver Elemi?

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. Vetiver Elemi has top notes of elemi, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Cumin and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Moss and Amber.