Fragrance comparison

Arctic vs Dusk

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Arctic

kari

1.754 votes

Rank #81,978 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

79%scent match

Very similar

Dusk

Oakcha

3.3611 votes

Rank #67,089 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Arctic
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Dusk
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Arctic2/4

Dusk2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arctickari

DuskOakcha

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 100%Want 0%

3.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 74%Had 5%Want 21%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

75%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

18%Love

18%Like

45%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate19

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityDusk

SillageArctic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value70

Category winnerArcticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

musky83%

amber74%

green65%

woody56%

woody100%

amber92%

musky84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match79%Very similar · both citrus, musky and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitMintLemonPink Pepper

Heart

GingerJasmineNutmeg

Base

LabdanumVetiverMuskPatchouliSandalwoodCedar

Top

Pink PepperMintGrapefruitLemon

Heart

Iso E SuperGingerJasmineNutmeg

Base

IncenseSandalwoodWhite MuskPatchouliVetiverCedarLabdanum

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mint, Lemon and Pink Pepper. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer17

Fall83

Winter67

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men64

Unisex36

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#81,978

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,089

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDuskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arctic by kari delivers a clean burst of grapefruit and mint that settles into a quiet base of vetiver and cedar. Built for hot summer days, this light woody aromatic fragrance offers a simple, refreshing daily wear option for men who want a straightforward office scent.

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Oakcha Dusk opens with an energetic burst of tart grapefruit, bright lemon, and crisp cooling mint, sharpened by a pinch of pink pepper. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, the scent shifts into a smooth blend of spicy ginger, clean jasmine, and cedarwood wrapped in warm incense. It brings the familiar feel of a fr…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Arctic or Dusk?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Arctic is rated 1.75/5 from 4 votes; Dusk is rated 3.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose Arctic for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Dusk for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arctic or Dusk?

Dusk lasts longest (Dusk 56/100, Arctic 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arctic or Dusk?

Arctic projects furthest (Arctic 50/100, Dusk 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arctic and Dusk smell similar?

Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, musky and amber accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mint, Lemon and Pink Pepper.

Is Arctic or Dusk better for summer or winter?

Arctic suits day or night wear; Dusk suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arctic and Dusk?

Arctic has top notes of Grapefruit, Mint, Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Labdanum, Vetiver, Musk and Patchouli. Dusk has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mint, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Iso E Super, Ginger, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, White Musk and Patchouli.