Fragrance comparison

After Dark vs Chicomecoatl

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

3 wins

After Dark

Maryaj

4.1712 votes

Rank #35,213 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Chicomecoatl

Azteque · 2020

4.001 votes

Rank #66,312 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

After Dark takes 3 of 4 categories.

After Dark
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Chicomecoatl
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

After Dark3/4

Chicomecoatl1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: After Dark
Sillage & projection: Chicomecoatl
Value for money: After Dark
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: After Dark

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

After DarkMaryaj

ChicomecoatlAzteque

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 48%Had 6%Want 45%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 4%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAfter Dark

SillageChicomecoatl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAfter DarkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

earthy70%

green60%

lavender50%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

green74%

tropical65%

powdery56%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

BasilRosemaryLemon Verbena

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCorianderMintJuniper

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverCedarPatchouliBalsam FirOakmossMusk

Top

AgaveStrelitziaKiwiBasilCumin

Heart

JuniperRosemaryMossGreen Tea

Base

VetiverSandalwoodMuskCedarOak

InformationalShared notesBasil, Rosemary, Juniper and Vetiver. Durations are only published for After Dark, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall33

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#66,312

PerfumerJacopo Luccato

Launched2020

Reviews0

Category winnerAfter DarkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maryaj After Dark delivers an unapologetic blast of vintage barbershop swagger built for daily rotation. You get an immediate jolt of crisp rosemary, sweet basil, and tangy lemon verbena right off the nozzle. It smells sharp and green. Soon, a clean heart of French lavender, crushed coriander, and cool spearmint smoot…

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Chicomecoatl by Azteque is an aromatic fougere that blends vegetal agave and fresh basil into a crisp, dry profile. This unisex scent pivots from a bright, herbal opening into an earthy base of vetiver and cedar. Ideal for humid spring afternoons, it is a refreshing, non-sweet choice for those who prefer their fragran…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, After Dark or Chicomecoatl?

After Dark takes 3 of 4 categories. After Dark is rated 4.17/5 from 12 votes; Chicomecoatl is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose After Dark for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Chicomecoatl for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, After Dark or Chicomecoatl?

After Dark lasts longest (After Dark 64/100, Chicomecoatl 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, After Dark or Chicomecoatl?

Chicomecoatl projects furthest (Chicomecoatl 88/100, After Dark 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do After Dark and Chicomecoatl smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Rosemary, Juniper and Vetiver.

Is After Dark or Chicomecoatl better for summer or winter?

After Dark suits day or night wear; Chicomecoatl suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in After Dark and Chicomecoatl?

After Dark has top notes of Basil, Rosemary and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Lavender, Coriander, Mint and Juniper, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Balsam Fir. Chicomecoatl has top notes of Agave, Strelitzia, Kiwi and Basil, heart notes of Juniper, Rosemary, Moss and Green Tea, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar.