Fragrance comparison

Python vs Obsidian

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 594 ratings analysed

Python

Trussardi

4.05589 votes

Rank #27,477 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

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.

Python
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Obsidian
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Python1/4

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: Python

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PythonTrussardi

ObsidianInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 589 votes

Have 42%Had 58%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

38%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

589 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value94

Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

chocolate69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Dark ChocolateNutmegCardamomRoseJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVanillaBenzoin

Top

GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender

Heart

AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring26

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,477

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPythonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Trussardi Python launched in 1999 as a bold oriental fragrance that pairs dark chocolate with dry spices. The initial spray delivers sharp mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into a heart of nutmeg, cardamom, and dark rose. Base notes of sandalwood, vanilla, and benzoin create a cozy, resinous finish on skin.…

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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, Python or Obsidian?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories. Python is rated 4.05/5 from 589 votes; Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Python for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. 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, Python or Obsidian?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 90/100, Python 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Python or Obsidian?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 81/100, Python 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Python and Obsidian smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Sandalwood.

Is Python or Obsidian better for summer or winter?

Obsidian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Python and Obsidian?

Python has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Dark Chocolate, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Benzoin. 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.