# Risque Comic-Inspired Ads The Diesel 'Only the Brave' Print Ads Heat Up By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-07-27 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesel-only-the-brave References: [designyoutrust](http://designyoutrust.com/2010/07/26/diesel-only-the-brave-2/) & [mircowsworld.blogspot](http://mircowsworld.blogspot.com/2010/07/diesel-only-brave.html) After being overwhelmed by the awesome Diesel 'Iron Man' fist-shaped fragrance, 'Only The Brave,' these brand new print ads for the scent has left me speechless. With the 'Only The Brave' fragrance bottle surrounded by hot bikini-clad models in this campaign, you can only hope that you can get as lucky as the featured scent. Take a look through the featured gallery and try to get some action through these Diesel 'Only The Brave' prints. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Comic-inspired Advertising:** Opportunity for brands to create visually captivating and attention-grabbing print ads inspired by comic book art. - **Sensual Advertising:** Brands can explore the use of provocative and seductive imagery in their ads to create a strong emotional connection with their target audience. - **Product-centric Campaigns:** Brands can leverage product-focused campaigns to generate excitement and interest around a particular scent or product line. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fragrance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fragrance companies to break away from conventional advertising and embrace bold and provocative campaigns. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can incorporate comic-inspired elements in their advertising to create unique and visually compelling campaigns that resonate with their audience. - **Cosmetics:** Opportunity for cosmetic companies to adopt a more sensual and provocative approach in their advertising to stand out in a crowded market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Individualistic Men's Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesel-d-red.md) - [Humorous Mens Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axe-campaign.md) - [Interactive Scented Billboard Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lola-mullenlowe.md) - [Star-Studded Men's Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boss-bottled-beyond.md) - [Provocative Fall Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borntostandout-fall-2024.md) - [No-Nonsense Grooming Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rock-face-makes-scents-campaign.md) - [Culturally Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superdry-fragrance.md) - [Pride-Honoring Joint Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-of-finland-foundation.md) - [Humorous Natural Deodorant Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/every-man-jack-still-smell-good.md)