Only the Brave - 296

No. 296 borrows Diesel Only The Brave's core idea of pairing sharp citrus against smooth leather, and the contrast comes through clearly on application. The lemon top note is punchy and true-to-life, though it lacks the herbal tarragon nuance that gives the original its slightly more unusual, less generic freshness. The leather and cedarwood heart-to-base transition is where this dupe does its best work, offering a warm, amber-tinged woodiness that is pleasant if simpler than Only The Brave's tobacco-flecked depth. Performance is reasonable for daytime wear but drops off before the original's steady all-day presence. A solid, energetic citrus-leather option for casual or office wear when you want a confident, resilient signature without the designer price tag.