Diesel 2009 EDT

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Only The Brave

by Olivier Polge , Pierre Wargnye , Aliénor Massenet

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Diesel Only The Brave is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009, created by Olivier Polge, Pierre Wargnye, and Aliénor Massenet. Only The Brave opens with Lemon and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Cedar, Violet, and Coriander, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, Labdanum, and Benzoin. Diesel's Only The Brave carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Only The Brave is a crowd-pleasing blend of citrus and leather, radiating youthful confidence with its punchy opening and smooth, ambery base. A modern masculine that's easy to wear yet memorable.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Modern
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Fresh
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Only The Brave Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

The warm amber-leather base and prominent citrus top make this scent versatile, but it shines in spring and fall when both freshness and warmth are appreciated. The richness and powdery undertone also lend it some winter suitability, while the heavier resins can feel a bit much in peak summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and sweet-woody base make it ideal for dates or casual outings, while the boldness and powdery leather are a bit too assertive for sport or strict formal settings. Office use is possible with a light hand.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Diesel Only The Brave opens with a surge of sparkling Amalfi lemon and juicy mandarin, offering an energetic, zesty first impression. The heart reveals a distinctly masculine blend of violet and cedar, underpinned by aromatic coriander. As it settles, warm amber and supple leather take the lead, enriched by smooth resins and a soft powdery nuance. This fragrance walks the line between fresh and bold, projecting a modern, urban masculinity with just enough depth to keep things interesting.

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