Fragrance comparison

Ormonde Woman vs Obsidian

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,925 ratings analysed

Ormonde Woman

Ormonde Jayne

4.161,920 votes

Rank #1,296 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Obsidian

Insider Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #38,350 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ormonde Woman
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Obsidian
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ormonde Woman1/4

Obsidian3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Obsidian
Sillage & projection: Obsidian
Value for money: Obsidian
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ormonde Woman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ormonde WomanOrmonde Jayne

ObsidianInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

1,874 votes

60%Love

20%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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value94

Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

green80%

warm spicy70%

powdery60%

fresh50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrassCardamomCoriander

Heart

Black hemlock or TsugaVioletJasmine

Base

VetiverCedarSandalwoodAmber

Top

GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender

Heart

AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Coriander, Violet and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer58

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex47

Women50

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,296

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews213

Overall rank#38,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerOrmonde WomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ormonde Woman opens with a sharp flash of crushed green grass, cardamom, and coriander seed before deepening into its strange centerpiece, black hemlock absolute. Geza Schoen blended this coniferous wood with soft jasmine and violet, creating a shadowy, forest floor atmosphere that feels cool and dry. As it settles, v…

Reviews →

Obsidian by Insider Parfums offers a bold, woody composition designed for those who appreciate intensity. This unisex scent centers on oud and vetiver, creating a dry and spicy profile that cuts through cold air. It remains firm on the skin for hours, making it a reliable choice for autumn evenings when you need a fra…

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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, Ormonde Woman or Obsidian?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories. Ormonde Woman is rated 4.16/5 from 1,920 votes; Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Ormonde Woman for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Obsidian for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ormonde Woman or Obsidian?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 90/100, Ormonde Woman 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ormonde Woman or Obsidian?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 81/100, Ormonde Woman 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ormonde Woman and Obsidian smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Coriander, Violet and Vetiver.

Is Ormonde Woman or Obsidian better for summer or winter?

Obsidian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ormonde Woman and Obsidian?

Ormonde Woman has top notes of Grass, Cardamom and Coriander, heart notes of Black hemlock or Tsuga, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber. Obsidian has top notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Agarwood, Vetiver, Incense and Oud, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk.