Is Perfume Parlour Courageous Living a dupe of Diesel Only The Brave Wild?

Courageous Living EDP

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Only The Brave Wild Eau de Parfum bottle Only The Brave Wild EDP
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2014 Year 2014
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Only The Brave Wild EDP
Diesel Wild is a properly divisive scent, adored by some for its tropical coconut and spice, reviled by others as a 'pickle-juice' disaster. Definitely one to try before you buy, but if it works for you, expect compliments.
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Our Verdict - Courageous Living EDP
A budget take on Diesel Only The Brave Wild. The citrusy citronella-grapefruit opening drying into aromatic lavender and a rare creamy coconut captures the original's beachy fresh fougère; this dupe tames the loud synthetic coconut and gives up a little of the original's marathon longevity.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Only The Brave Wild EDP A Courageous Living EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Only The Brave Wild EDP
Courageous Living EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Coconut 38% vs 37%
Grapefruit 33% vs 32%
Pepper 31% vs 32%
Lavender 26% vs 40%
Nutmeg 26% vs 25%
Geranium 23% vs 34%
Cedar 20% vs 29%
Vetiver 19% vs 32%
Only in Courageous Living
Citronella 35%
Shared Notes
Grapefruit 33% vs 32%
Pepper 31% vs 32%
Only in Only The Brave Wild
Lemongrass 35%
Only in Courageous Living
Citronella 35%
Shared Notes
Lavender 26% vs 40%
Nutmeg 26% vs 25%
Geranium 23% vs 34%
Only in Only The Brave Wild
Coumarin 24%
Shared Notes
Coconut 38% vs 37%
Cedar 20% vs 29%
Vetiver 19% vs 32%
Only in Only The Brave Wild
Oakmoss 22%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Only The Brave Wild Courageous Living
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Only The Brave Wild

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh and spicy nature with a prominent coconut note leans it heavily towards casual wear, often evoking holiday vibes. While some found it strong, others noted poor longevity, making it less suitable for formal events but acceptable for some office settings.

Courageous Living

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The fresh citrus-lavender-and-coconut fougère is a warm-weather scent, at its best in spring and summer and too light for cold weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

A clean, beachy fresh fougère ideal for casual and daily wear, sport and the office, with enough lift for a daytime date.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Shares 8 of its 11 notes, including Nutmeg, Vetiver, Cedar

Key Differences

Adds coumarin and lemongrass, drops citronella

Where to buy

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