Fragrance comparison

Strong as Metal vs Obscenity

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

Strong as Metal

Dévier

5.001 votes

Rank #52,727 AromaticWoody

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Obscenity

Bruce LaBruce

4.001 votes

Rank #60,300 Fresh SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Strong as Metal
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Obscenity
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Strong as Metal1/3

Obscenity1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Strong as MetalDévier

ObscenityBruce LaBruce

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageObscenity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PlumBergamotBay Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressVetiverWhite Amber

Base6-8+ hrs

TobaccoMoss

Top

AsafoetidaGingerBay LeafTarragonHoneysuckleCuminPlumBergamot

Heart

HeliotropeFigGeraniumRoseTobaccoPatchouliCarnationJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarOlibanumSiam BenzoinLabdanumTonka BeanAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesPlum, Bergamot, Bay Leaf and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Strong as Metal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 27%Party 13%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,300

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerStrong as MetalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dévier Strong as Metal catches you off guard. The name suggests harsh industrial chrome, but the liquid inside tells a much richer story. It opens with tart bergamot and a distinctive burst of dark, ripe plum, cut cleanly by herbal bay leaf. Soon, woody cypress and smoky vetiver pull the scent into a forest-green hear…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Strong as Metal or Obscenity?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Strong as Metal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Obscenity is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Strong as Metal for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Obscenity for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Strong as Metal or Obscenity?

They last about the same: Strong as Metal 80/100, Obscenity 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Strong as Metal or Obscenity?

Obscenity projects furthest (Obscenity 75/100, Strong as Metal 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Strong as Metal and Obscenity smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Plum, Bergamot, Bay Leaf and Vetiver.

Is Strong as Metal or Obscenity better for summer or winter?

Strong as Metal suits evening wear; Obscenity suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Strong as Metal and Obscenity?

Strong as Metal has top notes of Plum, Bergamot and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Cypress, Vetiver and White Amber, a base of Tobacco and Moss. 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.