Sapphire vs Obsidian
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Obsidian takes 4 of 4 categories.
SapphireChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.
ObsidianChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sapphire0/4
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
SapphirePrisma ParfumsObsidianInsider ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.60/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%
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 hate50%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
30%Hate
10 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
Category winners
LongevityObsidian
SillageObsidian
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerObsidianBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
soft spicy77%
patchouli69%
floral61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Pink PepperPetitgrainBergamotCitronLemonMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 4 hours
PatchouliTarragonCardamomMagnoliaTonka
Base5 to 8 hours
SandalwoodAmberwoodBenzoin
Top
GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender
Heart
AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber
Base
Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Sapphire, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter25
Day67
Night100
Spring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#44,574
PerfumerIsaac Hilton
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#37,072
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerObsidianHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPrisma Parfums launched Sapphire in 2023 as a woody aromatic composition crafted by perfumer Isaac Hilton. It presents a punchy citrus opening led by citron, lemon, bergamot, mandarin orange, and green petitgrain, sharpened by a burst of pink pepper. As the sharp initial blast settles, herbal tarragon and spicy cardam…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Sapphire or Obsidian?
Obsidian takes 4 of 4 categories. Sapphire is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Sapphire for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening 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, Sapphire or Obsidian?
Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 90/100, Sapphire 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sapphire or Obsidian?
Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 81/100, Sapphire 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sapphire and Obsidian smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Magnolia.
Is Sapphire or Obsidian better for summer or winter?
Sapphire suits evening wear; Obsidian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sapphire and Obsidian?
Sapphire has top notes of Pink Pepper, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Citron, heart notes of Patchouli, Tarragon, Cardamom and Magnolia, a base of Sandalwood, Amberwood 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.
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