Fragrance comparison

Purple vs Obsidian

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

Purple

Casati

3.254 votes

Rank #69,632 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Obsidian

Insider Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #38,350 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 4 of 4 categories.

Purple
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Obsidian
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Purple0/4

Obsidian4/4

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: Obsidian

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PurpleCasati

ObsidianInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value94

Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

smoky69%

herbal61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaBergamotNutmegCacaoLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Guaiac WoodLeatherIncenseRed FruitsMagnoliaViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

Vetiver

Top

GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender

Heart

AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Incense, Magnolia and Violet. Durations are only published for Purple, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,632

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerObsidianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Purple by Casati opens with an energetic splash of sharp lemon and bergamot, quickly grounded by bitter herbal artemisia and warm nutmeg. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a dark heart takes center stage featuring smoky guaiac wood, dry leather, and a hint of powdery violet alongside tart red fruits. The base res…

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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, Purple or Obsidian?

Obsidian takes 4 of 4 categories. Purple is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes; Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Purple for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear. 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, Purple or Obsidian?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 90/100, Purple 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Purple or Obsidian?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 81/100, Purple 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Purple and Obsidian smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Incense, Magnolia and Violet.

Is Purple or Obsidian better for summer or winter?

Purple suits day or night wear; Obsidian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Purple and Obsidian?

Purple has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Cacao, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Leather, Incense and Red Fruits, a base of Vetiver. 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.