Diesel 2017 EDT

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Only The Brave High

by Carlos Benaïm , Nicolas Beaulieu

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Diesel Only The Brave High is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017, created by Carlos Benaïm and Nicolas Beaulieu. Only The Brave High opens with Grapefruit, Yuzu, Ginger, and Mint, settles into a heart of Geranium, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Amber. Diesel's Only The Brave High carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a bit of a mixed bag; some love its fresh, energetic vibe, others find it a tad too synthetic and generic. It's a casual, youthful scent that doesn't demand too much thought, but if you're after something truly distinctive, you might want to look elsewhere.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Clean
  • Powdery
  • Masculine
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Only The Brave High Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mint29%
Grapefruit26%
Ginger23%
Yuzu23%
Heartas listed
Geranium100%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes55%
Amber45%

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:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh and energetic profile makes it a strong contender for casual and sport settings, with reviewers often suggesting it as a 'sport' flanker. Its moderate projection means it won't overwhelm in an office, but it lacks the sophistication for formal events or a romantic date.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

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 High opens with a lively burst of zesty grapefruit and sharp yuzu, brightened by cool mint and a punch of ginger. It's a fresh and invigorating introduction that settles into a subtle heart of aromatic geranium. The dry down is a warm, woody embrace, softened by amber, that rounds out the initial citrusy zing. There's an underlying clean, almost aquatic feel, keeping things light and approachable.

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