Diesel 2016 EDT

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Only The Brave Extreme

by Aliénor Massenet

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Diesel Only The Brave Extreme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016, created by Aliénor Massenet. Only The Brave Extreme opens with Lemon, Mandarin, and Apple, settles into a heart of Leather, Rose, and Coriander, and dries down to a base of Tonka Bean, Labdanum, and Styrax. Diesel's Only The Brave Extreme carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a mixed bag, to put it mildly. Some folks rave about its 'beastly' performance and sweet, masculine allure, calling it a 'compliment monster'. Others find it a 'synthetic mess', cloying and even 'cheap smelling'. If you're after a loud, youthful leather-fruit scent that likes to make an entrance, give it a sniff. Just be prepared for a bit of a love-hate reaction.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Energetic
  • Modern
  • Playful
  • Sweet
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Only The Brave Extreme 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its strong projection and sweet, bold profile make it a poor fit for the office but excellent for date nights or clubbing. While some suggest it for sport, its sweetness and intensity might be too much post-gym. It's great for casual outings where you want to be noticed.

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

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

Only The Brave Extreme kicks off with a sharp, sweet burst of apple and citrus, quickly transitioning to a dominant blend of warm, leathery amber. A phantom rose note flits in and out, adding a touch of subtle floralcy before settling into a syrupy, tonka-rich dry-down with hints of styrax and labdanum for a resinous finish. It's a sweet, gourmand take on the original, with the leather accord dialled up.

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