- Only The Brave Diesel for men:
In collaboration with L'Oreal, Diesel introduces its first standalone men's fragrance,Only The Brave. Set to hit broader markets by late March or early April—timing may vary by region—this scent draws inspiration from Diesel founder Renzo Rosso, notably the "RR" knuckle tattoo he got to mark his 50th birthday. It also bears a direct connection to Rosso’s holding company, Only The Brave, and its namesake charitable foundation.
main accords
amber
citrus
leather
powdery
woody
animalic
violet
aromatic
The fragrance’s flacon is a striking glass sculpture shaped like a fist, rendered in smoky gray hues and accented with a silver ring engraved with the Diesel logo.Only The Braveembraces an oriental, leathery, and woody olfactive profile—masculine, resolute, and bold, defined by vivid contrasts. Its opening unfolds with robust, contemporary leather notes, a nod to the brand’s heritage, brightened by zesty lemon and crisp, fresh aromatics. The composition deepens with amber and the warm woodiness of cedar. Crafted by three master perfumers from IFF—Alienor Massenet, Olivier Polge, and Pierre Wargnye—it is a scent designed to make an impact.
Only The Braveis a fragrance for men who choose to embody heroism. Its oriental-woody harmony creates a lasting impression, driven by a dynamic interplay of contrasts: bright citrus (lemon and mandarin) weaves through violet, cedar, and coriander, leading to the warmth of amber, leathery undertones (styrax and labdanum), and a base of benzoin. The liveliness of lemon adds luminous sparks atop a romantic, floral heart, leaving a rich trail of warm leather and resins in its dry-down.
While the promotional video is still in the final stages of refinement, the print advertising campaign is complete, featuring striking black-and-white portraits. Lensed by renowned British photographer Platon—whose portfolio includes portraits of high-profile figures like President Barack Obama—the campaign stars, among others, actor and model Tony Ward.
一.Pros
1.Masculine and deep rich sweet scent
2.Refreshing and pleasing for summer and spring
3.Sweet yet very masculine scent
4.Suitable for anyone
5.Longevity and projection
6.Impressive longevity and projection
7.Great for clubbing or a night out
8.Beastly performance
二.Cons
1.Synthetic and artificial smell
2.Generic and thrown together scent
3.Cloying over long period of time
4.Reformulated version smells extremely synthetic
5.Headache inducing fragrance
6.All about the bottle, not the scent
7.Aquatic mess in the drydown
8.Expensive for what it is and how good it smells
TheOnly The Bravecollection comprises an eau de toilette available in 30ml, 50ml, and 75ml sizes, complemented by a 100ml aftershave lotion and balm, 200ml scented bath product, and 150ml deodorant spray.
Perfume Pyramid
Top Notes
1.Amalfi Lemon 2.Mandarin Orange
Middle Notes
1.Violet 2.Virginia Cedar 3.Coriander
Base Notes
1.Amber 2.Leather 3.Benzoin 4.French labdanum 5.Styrax
