Fragrance comparison

Catching Dusk vs Ardorem XXI

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

Catching Dusk

DIEM

3.176 votes

Rank #68,400 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Ardorem XXI

Alkemia Perfumes

3.676 votes

Rank #62,156 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ardorem XXI takes 2 of 4 categories.

Catching Dusk
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ardorem XXI
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Catching Dusk1/4

Ardorem XXI2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Catching DuskDIEM

Ardorem XXIAlkemia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

0%Love

83%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCatching Dusk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerArdorem XXIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody88%

amber77%

earthy65%

fresh spicy53%

mossy42%

aromatic100%

warm spicy90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

soft spicy60%

herbal50%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CedarwoodCardamomSaffronNutmegAmberCloveMossOak

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CorianderMandarin OrangeCardamomTeaBourbon GeraniumAmberNutmegSaffronTobaccoMuskCloveSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Saffron, Nutmeg and Amber. Durations are only published for Catching Dusk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,400

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,156

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArdorem XXIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Catching Dusk by DIEM is a warm spicy and woody fragrance centered around autumn spice and dry woods. The scent opens with a noticeable kick of cardamom, saffron, and nutmeg, presenting a dry, aromatic warmth rather than sweet kitchen baking spices. As it settles, earthy clove and golden amber emerge alongside sturdy …

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Ardorem XXI by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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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, Catching Dusk or Ardorem XXI?

Ardorem XXI takes 2 of 4 categories. Catching Dusk is rated 3.17/5 from 6 votes; Ardorem XXI is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Catching Dusk for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ardorem XXI for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Catching Dusk or Ardorem XXI?

They last about the same: Catching Dusk 60/100, Ardorem XXI 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Catching Dusk or Ardorem XXI?

Catching Dusk projects furthest (Catching Dusk 50/100, Ardorem XXI 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Catching Dusk and Ardorem XXI smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Saffron, Nutmeg and Amber.

Is Catching Dusk or Ardorem XXI better for summer or winter?

Catching Dusk suits day or night wear; Ardorem XXI suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Catching Dusk and Ardorem XXI?

Catching Dusk features Cedarwood, Cardamom, Saffron, Nutmeg and Amber. Ardorem XXI features Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Tea and Bourbon Geranium.