Amaranthine vs As Dark Things Are Meant To Be Loved
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
As Dark Things Are Meant To Be Loved takes 3 of 4 categories.
AmaranthineChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
As Dark Things Are Meant To Be LovedChoose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Amaranthine0/4
As Dark Things Are Meant To Be Loved3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- As Dark Things Are Meant To Be Loved
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- As Dark Things Are Meant To Be Loved
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- As Dark Things Are Meant To Be Loved
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AmaranthineParfums VintageAs Dark Things Are Meant To Be LovedAlkemia PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.44/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 20%Had 2%Want 78%
4.01/ 5 · 187 votes
Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
11%Like
22%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
46%Love
35%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
164 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAs Dark Things Are Meant To Be Loved
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAs Dark Things Are Meant To Be LovedBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
warm spicy61%
amber100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
balsamic77%
smoky69%
coffee61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both sweet and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Sicilian MandarinAmyrisTonka BeanRosemaryCoconutCoffeeIrisChocolateAgarwood (Oud)Musk
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Moroccan IncenseIncenseCoffeeCoconutTobacco LeafTonka BeanCaramelRussian LeatherOpiumTeaBlack AmberPatchouli
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesTonka Bean, Coconut and Coffee. Durations are only published for Amaranthine, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter20
Day100
Night50
Spring14
Summer16
Fall100
Winter95
Day36
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#52,665
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#5,117
PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux
Launched—
Reviews53
Category winnerAs Dark Things Are Meant To Be LovedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmaranthine by Parfums Vintage opens with a crisp burst of Sicilian mandarin paired with herbal rosemary, offering a bright aromatic lift before settling into a warm, multifaceted dry-down. At its core, powdery iris meets richer gourmand accents of roasted coffee, chocolate, and smooth coconut, creating an unexpected …
Reviews →As Dark Things Are Meant To Be Loved by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. As Dark Things Are Meant To Be Loved was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.
Reviews →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, Amaranthine or As Dark Things Are Meant To Be Loved?
As Dark Things Are Meant To Be Loved takes 3 of 4 categories. Amaranthine is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; As Dark Things Are Meant To Be Loved is rated 4.01/5 from 187 votes. Choose Amaranthine for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose As Dark Things Are Meant To Be Loved for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Amaranthine or As Dark Things Are Meant To Be Loved?
They last about the same: As Dark Things Are Meant To Be Loved 61/100, Amaranthine 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Amaranthine or As Dark Things Are Meant To Be Loved?
Projection is very close: Amaranthine 46/100, As Dark Things Are Meant To Be Loved 46/100 for sillage.
Do Amaranthine and As Dark Things Are Meant To Be Loved smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Coconut and Coffee.
Is Amaranthine or As Dark Things Are Meant To Be Loved better for summer or winter?
Amaranthine suits daytime wear; As Dark Things Are Meant To Be Loved suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amaranthine and As Dark Things Are Meant To Be Loved?
Amaranthine features Sicilian Mandarin, Amyris, Tonka Bean, Rosemary and Coconut. As Dark Things Are Meant To Be Loved features Moroccan Incense, Incense, Coffee, Coconut and Tobacco Leaf.
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