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    Obsidian vs. Ripple

    Clearly related
    Ripple by French Avenue bottle

    Ripple

    French Avenue
    Eau de Parfum2025
    New comparison

    Is Obsidian better than Ripple?

    Obsidian projects louder.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Gender alignment
    AmberBergamot
    ambercitrusaromaticfresh spicy

    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 Obsidian and Ripple?

    Key facts: Obsidian vs. Ripple
    ObsidianRipple
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20252025
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJordi Fernández
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    How do Obsidian and Ripple smell?

    Obsidian

    Amber
    Citrus
    Aldehydic
    Vanilla
    Aromatic
    Sweet
    Fresh Spicy
    Fresh

    Ripple

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Amber
    Powdery
    Lavender
    Marine
    Musky
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Obsidian and Ripple share?

    Top
    GrapefruitAldehydesBergamot
    BergamotLavenderSage
    Heart
    MyrrhLabdanumJasmine
    Aquatic NotesCedarwoodSandalwood
    Base
    Tonka BeanAmberVanilla
    AmberIncenseMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Citric Notes
    GrapefruitBergamot
    Bergamot
    Amber
    Amber
    Amber
    Floral Notes
    Jasmine
    Lavender

    Where they fit

    When and where do Obsidian and Ripple work?

    Spring
    Summer
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Obsidian or Ripple?

    Community verdict: Obsidian vs. Ripple
    ObsidianRipple
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Obsidian and Ripple?

    Obsidian opens like a chilled glass of citrus soda with aldehydic sparkle, then warms into something unexpectedly rich. It truly belies its affordable price point.Obsidian
    The synthetic DNA is the feature, not the bug. Clean precision means consistency, no batch surprises, no mystery. This is the workhorse you reach for when you need to trust your fragrance. Modern DNA.Ripple

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