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Sandal Harmony 7 vs Obsidian

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

Updated 20 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 2 of 4 categories.

  • Sandal Harmony 7

    Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Obsidian

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Sandal Harmony 71/4
Obsidian2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Sandal Harmony 7
Sillage & projection
Tie
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
Sandal Harmony 7Regalien
ObsidianInsider Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.13/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 22%Had 16%Want 63%
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
60%Love
13%Like
7%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

15 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
⏱ Longevity93
〰 Sillage81
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity90
〰 Sillage81
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevitySandal Harmony 7

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value94
Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
powdery84%
musky77%
aromatic69%
floral61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
NutmegCardamomGingerBergamot
Heart
VioletOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Natural MuskBenzoinVirginia CedarAmber
Top
GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender
Heart
AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber
Base
Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Cardamom, Violet and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring71
Summer57
Fall100
Winter86
Day83
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#41,293

PerfumerCara Sylvain

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#38,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerObsidianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sandal Harmony 7 by Regalien is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Sandal Harmony 7 was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Cara Sylvain. Top notes are Nutmeg, Cardamom, Ginger and Bergamot; middle notes are Violet, Orris Root and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Natural Musk, Benzoin, Virginia Cedar a…

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…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sandal Harmony 7 or Obsidian?

Obsidian takes 2 of 4 categories. Sandal Harmony 7 is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Sandal Harmony 7 for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Obsidian for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sandal Harmony 7 or Obsidian?

Sandal Harmony 7 lasts longest (Sandal Harmony 7 93/100, Obsidian 90/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sandal Harmony 7 or Obsidian?

Projection is very close: Sandal Harmony 7 81/100, Obsidian 81/100 for sillage.

Do Sandal Harmony 7 and Obsidian smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Cardamom, Violet and Benzoin.

Is Sandal Harmony 7 or Obsidian better for summer or winter?

Sandal Harmony 7 suits evening wear; Obsidian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sandal Harmony 7 and Obsidian?

Sandal Harmony 7 has top notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Orris Root and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Natural Musk, Benzoin, Virginia Cedar 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.

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