Diesel 2012 EDT

M ££ Acquired

Only The Brave Tattoo

by Alberto Morillas , Honorine Blanc

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Diesel Only The Brave Tattoo is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2012, created by Alberto Morillas and Honorine Blanc. Only The Brave Tattoo opens with Red Apple and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Pepper and Sage, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Patchouli, Tobacco, and Benzoin. Diesel's Only The Brave Tattoo carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A turbo-charged fruity-tobacco bomb with swagger to spare, Only The Brave Tattoo is a room-filling, youthful statement-maker tailor-made for parties, dates, and nights out. Not for the shy or office-bound.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Playful
  • Warm
  • Modern
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Only The Brave Tattoo Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Red Apple55%
Mandarin45%
Heartas listed
Pepper53%
Sage47%
Baseas listed
Tobacco27%
Benzoin26%
Woody Notes24%
Patchouli23%

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
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The sweet, spicy, and tobacco-amber blend shines brightest in cooler weather, making it ideal for fall and winter nights. Its power and warmth can be cloying in the heat, but works for brisk spring evenings.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

This is a bold, attention-grabbing scent best for nights out, dates, clubbing, or casual occasions where you want to stand out. Its strong projection and sweetness can overwhelm in formal or office settings.

About

Only The Brave Tattoo erupts with a vibrant blast of juicy red apple and zesty mandarin, immediately catching attention with its sweet, modern energy. As the heart unfolds, spicy bourbon pepper and aromatic sage add a bold, herbal kick, before the scent settles into a rich, sensual base of golden tobacco, creamy benzoin, earthy patchouli, and warm amber woods. The result is a powerful, seductive trail that pulses with masculine confidence and playful edge, evoking the feeling of midnight adventures and rebellious self-expression. Longevity and projection are outstanding, making this fragrance a go-to for those who want to leave their mark.

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