Fragrance comparison

Amor América Palo Santo vs Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 228 ratings analysed

Amor América Palo Santo

Natura

3.99152 votes

Rank #28,150 AmberWoody

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35%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum

Bath & Body Works

4.1376 votes

Rank #28,192 AmberFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories.

Amor América Palo Santo
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Amor América Palo Santo1/7

Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum6/7

Ratings & consensus: Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amor América Palo Santo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amor América Palo SantoNatura

Dark Kiss Eau de ParfumBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 18%Had 55%Want 27%

4.13/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 22%Had 15%Want 63%

Category winnerDark Kiss Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

152 votes

58%Love

18%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerDark Kiss Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityDark Kiss Eau de Parfum

SillageDark Kiss Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value70

Category winnerDark Kiss Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

smoky77%

balsamic65%

aromatic53%

warm spicy42%

amber100%

fruity92%

musky84%

rose77%

sweet69%

smoky61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IncenseResinsVetiverCedarAmberFlowers

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BlackberryIncenseMirabelleBergamot

Heart

RoseAmberGeraniumPeony

Base

MuskBlack Vanilla HuskLabdanumResinsVetiver

InformationalShared notesIncense, Resins, Vetiver and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter84

Day–

Night–

Spring23

Summer23

Fall100

Winter81

Day30

Night100

Category winnerDark Kiss Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex73

Women20

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,150

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,192

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmor América Palo SantoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amor América Palo Santo by Natura is a woody floral fragrance that leans into the warmth of resinous incense and earthy vetiver. Launched in 2008, it captures a meditative South American spirit. It works as an everyday scent for those who prefer grounding, non-sweet profiles during autumn days or crisp spring mornings.

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This intense eau de parfum version delivers a heavy dose of dark berries and resinous smoke. It is a thick, sweet option built for freezing winter nights and casual evening hangouts. The scent clings to clothes for hours, making it a reliable cold-weather companion for anyone who appreciates dark, sugary profiles.

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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, Amor América Palo Santo or Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum?

Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories. Amor América Palo Santo is rated 3.99/5 from 152 votes; Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum is rated 4.13/5 from 76 votes. Choose Amor América Palo Santo for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum for a amber and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amor América Palo Santo or Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum?

Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum 70/100, Amor América Palo Santo 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amor América Palo Santo or Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum?

Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum 66/100, Amor América Palo Santo 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amor América Palo Santo and Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and smoky accords. Common notes include Incense, Resins, Vetiver and Amber.

Is Amor América Palo Santo or Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Amor América Palo Santo is the stronger pick. Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amor América Palo Santo and Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum?

Amor América Palo Santo features Incense, Resins, Vetiver, Cedar and Amber. Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum has top notes of Blackberry, Incense, Mirabelle and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Amber, Geranium and Peony, a base of Musk, Black Vanilla Husk, Labdanum and Resins.