Fragrance comparison

Rockford vs Obscenity

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 71 ratings analysed

Rockford

Atkinsons

4.1970 votes

Rank #10,685 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Obscenity

Bruce LaBruce

4.001 votes

Rank #65,424 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obscenity takes 2 of 3 categories.

Rockford
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Obscenity
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Rockford1/3

Obscenity2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RockfordAtkinsons

ObscenityBruce LaBruce

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 32%Had 36%Want 31%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 2%Want 98%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityObscenity

SillageObscenity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

floral61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonLavender

Heart

SandalwoodMaceVetiverCedarCarnationCyclamen

Base

AmberMuskTonka BeanPeat

Top

AsafoetidaGingerBay LeafTarragonHoneysuckleCuminPlumBergamot

Heart

HeliotropeFigGeraniumRoseTobaccoPatchouliCarnationJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarOlibanumSiam BenzoinLabdanumTonka BeanAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Vetiver, Cedar and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer56

Fall89

Winter100

Day100

Night65

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex5

Women5

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,685

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#65,424

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRockfordHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rockford is an old-school aromatic woody scent with a brisk opening of lavender, bergamot, and lemon, then a drier heart of mace, carnation, cedar, and vetiver. It settles into amber, musk, tonka bean, and a faintly earthy base. The style is distinctly masculine and quite classic. Reviews suggest vintage bottles are e…

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Obscenity by Bruce LaBruce offers a polarizing blend of contrasting elements. The opening hits you with a sharp cumin and medicinal asafoetida shock, which slowly settles into a sweet base of fig, tobacco, and warm resins. It is a dense, dirty, and sweet oriental fougere designed for daring enthusiasts who wear fragra…

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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, Rockford or Obscenity?

Obscenity takes 2 of 3 categories. Rockford is rated 4.19/5 from 70 votes; Obscenity is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Rockford for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Obscenity for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Rockford or Obscenity?

Obscenity lasts longest (Obscenity 80/100, Rockford 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rockford or Obscenity?

Obscenity projects furthest (Obscenity 75/100, Rockford 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rockford and Obscenity smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vetiver, Cedar and Carnation.

Is Rockford or Obscenity better for summer or winter?

Rockford suits daytime wear; Obscenity suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rockford and Obscenity?

Rockford has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Sandalwood, Mace, Vetiver and Cedar, a base of Amber, Musk, Tonka Bean and Peat. Obscenity has top notes of Asafoetida, Ginger, Bay Leaf and Tarragon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Fig, Geranium and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Olibanum and Siam Benzoin.