Zipped Premier vs Only The Brave
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, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Only The BraveChoose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zipped Premier3/5
Only The Brave2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Zipped Premier
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Only The Brave
- Sillage & projection
- Zipped Premier
- Value for money
- Zipped Premier
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Only The Brave
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Zipped PremierPerfumer's WorkshopOnly The BraveDieselWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 58%Had 15%Want 27%
3.87/ 5 · 3,520 votes
Have 52%Had 37%Want 12%
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
26%Love
51%Like
10%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
3,520 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOnly The Brave
SillageZipped Premier
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%
leather80%
powdery70%
woody60%
animalic50%
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
Top15 to 30 minutes
Amalfi LemonMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
VioletVirginia CedarCoriander
Base3 to 6 hours
AmberLeatherBenzoinFrench labdanumStyrax
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Violet. Durations are only published for Only The Brave, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall43
Winter29
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer86
Fall64
Winter36
Day100
Night55
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#30,583
PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Olivier Polge, Pierre Wargnye
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOnly The BraveHigher 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 Diesel is an oriental woody eau de toilette built on a lively contrast of crisp fruit and warm resin. It opens with an energetic splash of Amalfi lemon and mandarin orange, creating an immediate bright lift. As the citrus sparkle settles, a powdery heart of violet leaf and Virginia cedar emerges, acc…
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?
Zipped Premier takes 3 of 5 categories. Zipped Premier is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes; Only The Brave is rated 3.87/5 from 3,520 votes. Choose Zipped Premier for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Only The Brave for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Zipped Premier or Only The Brave?
Only The Brave lasts longest (Only The Brave 64/100, Zipped Premier 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Zipped Premier or Only The Brave?
Zipped Premier projects furthest (Zipped Premier 63/100, Only The Brave 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Zipped Premier and Only The Brave 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 better for summer or winter?
Zipped Premier suits daytime wear; Only The Brave suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Zipped Premier and Only The Brave?
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 has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Virginia Cedar and Coriander, a base of Amber, Leather, Benzoin and French labdanum.
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