Only The Brave
DieselEau de Toilette2009
Side by side
Only The Brave vs. True Grit
Is Only The Brave better than True Grit?
True Grit rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Shared notes
LemonAmberViolet LeafMandarin OrangeLeatherCorianderLabdanum
ambercitruspowderywoodyaromaticleatheranimalic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Only The Brave and True Grit?
| Only The Brave | True Grit | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | EDT |
| Launched | 2009 | 1975 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Alienor Massenet, Olivier Polge, Pierre Wargnye | — |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Only The Brave and True Grit smell?
Only The Brave
Amber
Citrus
Powdery
Woody
Aromatic
Leather
Violet
Animalic
True Grit
Leather
Amber
Woody
Citrus
Animalic
Aromatic
Smoky
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Only The Brave and True Grit share?
Top
LemonLemon.Mandarin Orange
LemonMandarin OrangeCoriander
Heart
VioletViolet LeafCedarwoodCoriander
LabdanumViolet LeafRosemary
Base
AmberLeatherBenzoinLabdanumStyrax
LeatherAmberCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Only The Brave or True Grit?
| Only The Brave | True Grit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Only The Brave and True Grit?
This is the one for people who know what they want. Not a safe crowd-pleaser, a fragrance that decides for you. The leather-amber base rewards patience. Give it time, and it gives you everything.Only The Brave
If you're hunting for a Sauvage-esque scent without the markup, this was essentially the Diesel Only the Brave at a fraction of the price. The performance punches above its weight class.True Grit
The hunt
Where to buy Only The Brave and True Grit
| Only The Brave | True Grit | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 oz | $30.92ecosmetics | — |
| 1.7 oz | $48.67ecosmetics | — |
| 2.5 oz | $56.92ecosmetics | — |
| 4.2 oz | $55.33ecosmetics | — |
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