Zipped Premier vs Only The Brave by Bunka
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zipped Premier takes 3 of 5 categories.
Zipped PremierChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Only The Brave by BunkaChoose it for a amber and citrus character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Zipped Premier3/5
Only The Brave by Bunka0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Zipped Premier
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Zipped Premier
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Zipped Premier
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Zipped PremierPerfumer's WorkshopOnly The Brave by BunkaDieselWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 58%Had 15%Want 27%
3.31/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 18%Had 15%Want 67%
Category winnerZipped PremierRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
62%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
31%Love
15%Like
8%Ok
46%Dislike
0%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerZipped PremierBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
citrus61%
amber100%
citrus90%
woody80%
leather70%
powdery60%
violet50%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CorianderRed AppleAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange
Heart
NutmegLavenderViolet
Base
AmberTonka BeanMuskWoodsy Notes
Top30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon
Heart1 to 2 hours
VioletCorianderVirginia Cedar
Base3 to 5 hours
AmberLeatherFrench labdanumStyraxBenzoin
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Violet. Durations are only published for Only The Brave by Bunka, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall43
Winter29
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer67
Fall67
Winter33
Day80
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#31,824
PerfumerPierre Negrin
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#64,014
PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Olivier Polge, Pierre Wargnye
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerZipped PremierHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotZipped Premier opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, red apple, and mandarin orange before warming into a spicy nutmeg and lavender heart. Designed by Pierre Negrin, this cheapie settles into a cozy base of amber, tonka bean, and musk. It works best for casual spring days, gym sessions, or morning errands when you…
Reviews →Only The Brave by Bunka by Diesel offers a punchy contrast between bright orchard fruits and warm, resinous depth. The scent kicks off with sweet mandarin orange and zesty Amalfi lemon, delivering an immediate burst of citrus freshness. As the opening settles, violet introduces a cool, powdery nuance alongside aromati…
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, Zipped Premier or Only The Brave by Bunka?
Zipped Premier takes 3 of 5 categories. Zipped Premier is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes; Only The Brave by Bunka is rated 3.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Zipped Premier for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Only The Brave by Bunka for a amber and citrus character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Zipped Premier or Only The Brave by Bunka?
They last about the same: Zipped Premier 60/100, Only The Brave by Bunka 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Zipped Premier or Only The Brave by Bunka?
Projection is very close: Zipped Premier 63/100, Only The Brave by Bunka 63/100 for sillage.
Do Zipped Premier and Only The Brave by Bunka smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Coriander, Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Violet.
Is Zipped Premier or Only The Brave by Bunka better for summer or winter?
Zipped Premier suits daytime wear; Only The Brave by Bunka suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Zipped Premier and Only The Brave by Bunka?
Zipped Premier has top notes of Coriander, Red Apple, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender and Violet, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Musk and Woodsy Notes. Only The Brave by Bunka has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Coriander and Virginia Cedar, a base of Amber, Leather, French labdanum and Styrax.
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