Fragrance comparison

Amora vs Dark Matter

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

Amora

Maison des Animaux Fragrances

4.577 votes

Rank #19,156 CaramelSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Dark Matter

House of Cosmo

4.205 votes

Rank #51,067 EarthyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Amora
Choose it for a caramel and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Dark Matter
Choose it for a earthy and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Amora2/4

Dark Matter2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmoraMaison des Animaux Fragrances

Dark MatterHouse of Cosmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 60%

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

57%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDark Matter

SillageDark Matter

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value67

Category winnerAmoraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

caramel100%

sweet91%

leather83%

white floral74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

earthy100%

iris92%

woody84%

caramel77%

amber69%

lavender61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliCotton Candy

Heart

CaramelLeatherSandalwood

Base

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Top20-30 mins

Cotton CandyCaramelCashmere Wood

Heart3-4 hrs

OrrisLavenderIncenseJasmineTobaccoViolet

Base8-10+ hrs

CypriolPatchouliVetiverAmbergrisLabdanumMuskOudSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCotton Candy, Caramel and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Dark Matter, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall83

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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#19,156

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#51,067

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmoraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amora opens with sugary cotton candy and Tunisian neroli, creating a sweet, bright start. A base of sandalwood and leather provides a soft contrast, turning this into a playful yet grounded scent. It performs best on warm spring afternoons, offering a casual option for those who enjoy sweet floral blends.

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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, Amora or Dark Matter?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Amora is rated 4.57/5 from 7 votes; Dark Matter is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Amora for a caramel and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Dark Matter for a earthy and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amora or Dark Matter?

Dark Matter lasts longest (Dark Matter 80/100, Amora 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amora or Dark Matter?

Dark Matter projects furthest (Dark Matter 75/100, Amora 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amora and Dark Matter smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share caramel accords. Common notes include Cotton Candy, Caramel and Sandalwood.

Is Amora or Dark Matter better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Amora and Dark Matter?

Amora has top notes of Neroli and Cotton Candy, heart notes of Caramel, Leather and Sandalwood. 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.