Fragrance comparison

Darcy vs Dino Eau de Perfume

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 785 ratings analysed

3 wins

Darcy

Parfums de Marly

3.39783 votes

Rank #14,036 CitrusPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Dino Eau de Perfume

Too Cool For School

2.502 votes

Rank #67,221 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Darcy takes 3 of 4 categories.

Darcy
Choose it for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dino Eau de Perfume
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Darcy3/4

Dino Eau de Perfume1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Darcy
Sillage & projection: Dino Eau de Perfume
Value for money: Darcy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Darcy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DarcyParfums de Marly

Dino Eau de PerfumeToo Cool For School

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.39/ 5 · 783 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

23%Dislike

6%Hate

783 votes

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityDarcy

SillageDino Eau de Perfume

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value0

Category winnerDarcyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

patchouli92%

woody84%

sweet77%

rose69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

white floral83%

fresh spicy65%

fresh48%

aromatic30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CitrusesOrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliSweet NotesWhite MuskWoody Notes

Top

OrangeLemonCitruses

Heart

JasmineGeraniumRose

Base

MuskIncense

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Orange, Lemon and Rose. Durations are only published for Darcy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night61

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex22

Women75

Work 32%Date 29%Casual 24%Party 15%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,036

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews92

Overall rank#67,221

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDarcyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Darcy is a chic floral chypre that pairs bright citrus freshness with velvety floral warmth and deep patchouli. The fragrance opens with an invigorating burst of tart lemon and juicy orange before unfolding into a delicate heart of sweet rose and blooming jasmine. As it dries down, rich patchouli, cre…

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Dino Eau de Perfume by Too Cool For School offers a bright, citrus-forward opening that settles into a floral heart of jasmine and rose. Designed for casual daily wear, this scent brings a clean, uncomplicated feel to spring and summer mornings. It remains light on the skin, focusing on fresh, approachable accords for…

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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, Darcy or Dino Eau de Perfume?

Darcy takes 3 of 4 categories. Darcy is rated 3.39/5 from 783 votes; Dino Eau de Perfume is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Darcy for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dino Eau de Perfume for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Darcy or Dino Eau de Perfume?

Darcy lasts longest (Darcy 63/100, Dino Eau de Perfume 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Darcy or Dino Eau de Perfume?

Dino Eau de Perfume projects furthest (Dino Eau de Perfume 70/100, Darcy 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Darcy and Dino Eau de Perfume smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Orange, Lemon and Rose.

Is Darcy or Dino Eau de Perfume better for summer or winter?

Darcy suits daytime wear; Dino Eau de Perfume suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Darcy and Dino Eau de Perfume?

Darcy has top notes of Citruses, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sweet Notes, White Musk and Woody Notes. Dino Eau de Perfume has top notes of Orange, Lemon and Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, Geranium and Rose, a base of Musk and Incense.