Fragrance comparison

After Dark vs Verbena Summer Secret 2010

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 65 ratings analysed

5 wins

After Dark

Maryaj

4.1712 votes

Rank #31,325 AromaticWoody

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Verbena Summer Secret 2010

L'Occitane en Provence

3.8353 votes

Rank #20,579 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

After Dark takes 5 of 6 categories.

After Dark
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Verbena Summer Secret 2010
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

After Dark5/6

Verbena Summer Secret 20101/6

Ratings & consensus: After Dark
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: After Dark
Sillage & projection: After Dark
Value for money: After Dark
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): After Dark
Fragranxe ranking: Verbena Summer Secret 2010

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

After DarkMaryaj

Verbena Summer Secret 2010L'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 48%Had 6%Want 45%

3.83/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 31%Had 28%Want 41%

Category winnerAfter DarkRating 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

26%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAfter Dark

SillageAfter Dark

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value67

Category winnerAfter DarkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

earthy70%

green60%

lavender50%

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

anis69%

musky61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

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

Top15-30 mins

AniseRed Apple

Heart2-3 hrs

Lemon VerbenaMintBasil

Base3-5 hrs

Virginia CedarMusk

Category winnerAfter DarkLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall33

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Spring67

Summer100

Fall29

Winter19

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 17%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 46%Work 34%Date 11%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,325

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#20,579

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerVerbena Summer Secret 2010Higher 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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Verbena Summer Secret 2010 by L'Occitane en Provence delivers an invigorating splash of herbal refreshment tailored for sweltering weather. The first spritz unleashes crisp red apple paired with a dry prickle of star anise. It wakes up your senses instantly. Within minutes, cooling mint, crushed basil, and sharp lemon…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, After Dark or Verbena Summer Secret 2010?

After Dark takes 5 of 6 categories. After Dark is rated 4.17/5 from 12 votes; Verbena Summer Secret 2010 is rated 3.83/5 from 53 votes. Choose After Dark for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Verbena Summer Secret 2010 for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, After Dark or Verbena Summer Secret 2010?

After Dark lasts longest (After Dark 64/100, Verbena Summer Secret 2010 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, After Dark or Verbena Summer Secret 2010?

After Dark projects furthest (After Dark 65/100, Verbena Summer Secret 2010 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do After Dark and Verbena Summer Secret 2010 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Basil, Lemon Verbena, Mint and Cedar.

Is After Dark or Verbena Summer Secret 2010 better for summer or winter?

After Dark suits daytime wear; Verbena Summer Secret 2010 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in After Dark and Verbena Summer Secret 2010?

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. Verbena Summer Secret 2010 has top notes of Anise and Red Apple, heart notes of Lemon Verbena, Mint and Basil, a base of Virginia Cedar and Musk.