Fragrance comparison

Ambergris vs Dark Matter

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Ambergris

Shaman Perfumery

3.502 votes

Rank #55,856 AmberMarine

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21%scent match

Clearly different

Dark Matter

House of Cosmo

4.205 votes

Rank #51,957 EarthyIris

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Ambergris
Choose it for a amber and marine character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dark Matter
Choose it for a earthy and iris character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ambergris2/4

Dark Matter2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmbergrisShaman Perfumery

Dark MatterHouse of Cosmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 2%Had 0%Want 98%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

80%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAmbergris

SillageDark Matter

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value67

Category winnerAmbergrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

marine90%

aromatic80%

tobacco70%

aquatic60%

animalic50%

earthy100%

iris92%

woody84%

caramel77%

amber69%

lavender61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Aquatic notesAmbergrisLabdanum

Heart

AmberVetiver

Base

TobaccoSeaweedPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

Cotton CandyCaramelCashmere Wood

Heart3-4 hrs

OrrisLavenderIncenseJasmineTobaccoViolet

Base8-10+ hrs

CypriolPatchouliVetiverAmbergrisLabdanumMuskOudSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAmbergris, Labdanum, Vetiver and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Dark Matter, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 40%Party 33%Casual 17%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,856

PerfumerTada Archawong

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#51,957

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDark MatterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambergris by Shaman Perfumery is a Woody Aquatic fragrance centered on the raw character of grey and white ambergris tinctures. Earthy seaweed absolute, damp patchouli, and dense tobacco absolute ground the composition. This dry scent suits enthusiasts seeking a saline, elemental experience rather than a fresh marine …

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Dark Matter by House of Cosmo hits the air with a bold collision of spun sugar and damp soil. The opening spray bursts with warm caramel, sugary cotton candy, and soft cashmere wood. Within twenty minutes, the sweet cloud meets an earthy wall of powdery orris root, violet, and smoldering incense. It feels rich. A deep…

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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, Ambergris or Dark Matter?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ambergris is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Dark Matter is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Ambergris for a amber and marine character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dark Matter for a earthy and iris character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambergris or Dark Matter?

Ambergris lasts longest (Ambergris 100/100, Dark Matter 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambergris or Dark Matter?

Dark Matter projects furthest (Dark Matter 75/100, Ambergris 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambergris and Dark Matter smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Ambergris, Labdanum, Vetiver and Tobacco.

Is Ambergris or Dark Matter better for summer or winter?

Ambergris suits daytime wear; Dark Matter suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambergris and Dark Matter?

Ambergris has top notes of Aquatic notes, Ambergris and Labdanum, heart notes of Amber and Vetiver, a base of Tobacco, Seaweed and Patchouli. Dark Matter has top notes of Cotton Candy, Caramel and Cashmere Wood, heart notes of Orris, Lavender, Incense and Jasmine, a base of Cypriol, Patchouli, Vetiver and Ambergris.