Diesel 2025 EDP

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Only The Brave

by Aliénor Massenet , Olivier Polge , Pierre Wargnye

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Diesel Only The Brave is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Aliénor Massenet, Olivier Polge, and Pierre Wargnye. Only The Brave opens with Lemon, Mandarin, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Lavender and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Suede and Sweet Notes. Diesel's Only The Brave carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

If you're after a loud, sweet leather for a night out, this will probably tickle your fancy. Some reckon it's a bit 'been there, smelled that', but others love its mass appeal. Definitely one for the younger crowd or those who embrace the sweet side of life.
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Only The Brave Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Coriander41%
Mandarin34%
Lemon25%
Heartas listed
Lavender55%
Clary Sage45%
Baseas listed
Suede58%
Sweet Notes42%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet and aromatic leanings, combined with moderate longevity and sillage, make it suitable for casual wear and nights out. The sweetness and potential for synthetic notes might be too much for a formal or office setting, as noted by some reviewers.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL, AQUA / WATER / EAU, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, LINALOOL, LIMONENE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, COUMARIN, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, CITRONELLOL, CITRAL, GERANIOL, METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE, CI 60730 / EXT, VIOLET 2

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

This one kicks off with a zingy burst of mandarin and lemon, spiced up with a hint of coriander, before settling into a heart of aromatic lavender and clary sage. The dry down is where things get interesting, with a sweet gourmand accord blending unexpectedly with a soft, supple suede, creating a surprisingly smooth and addictive finish.

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