Fragrance comparison

Darcy vs The Vow by Nicole Trunfio

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 793 ratings analysed

3 wins

Darcy

Parfums de Marly

3.39783 votes

Rank #14,036 CitrusPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

The Vow by Nicole Trunfio

Lumira

4.5010 votes

Rank #41,247 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Darcy takes 3 of 5 categories.

Darcy
Choose it for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Vow by Nicole Trunfio
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Darcy3/5

The Vow by Nicole Trunfio2/5

Ratings & consensus: The Vow by Nicole Trunfio
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Darcy
Sillage & projection: Darcy
Value for money: The Vow by Nicole Trunfio
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

The Vow by Nicole TrunfioLumira

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.39/ 5 · 783 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 50%Had 9%Want 41%

Category winnerThe Vow by Nicole TrunfioRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDarcy

SillageDarcy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value31

Category winnerThe Vow by Nicole TrunfioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

patchouli92%

woody84%

sweet77%

rose69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

woody69%

rose61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and woody

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

PlumCitrusesLemonGrapefruitRaspberry

Heart

RoseFloral NotesJasmineMagnolia

Base

PatchouliMuskSandalwoodTobacco

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Lemon, Rose and Jasmine. 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

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex22

Women75

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

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,036

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews92

Overall rank#41,247

PerfumerNot listed

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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The Vow by Nicole Trunfio is a vibrant woody floral musk that leads with juicy plum and citrus notes. As it settles, it reveals a soft heart of rose and magnolia, eventually grounding itself in a warm base of sandalwood and tobacco. It is an approachable, modern choice for anyone seeking a versatile scent that transit…

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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 The Vow by Nicole Trunfio?

Darcy takes 3 of 5 categories. Darcy is rated 3.39/5 from 783 votes; The Vow by Nicole Trunfio is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Darcy for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Vow by Nicole Trunfio for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Darcy or The Vow by Nicole Trunfio?

Darcy lasts longest (Darcy 63/100, The Vow by Nicole Trunfio 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Darcy or The Vow by Nicole Trunfio?

Darcy projects furthest (Darcy 59/100, The Vow by Nicole Trunfio 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Darcy and The Vow by Nicole Trunfio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Lemon, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Darcy or The Vow by Nicole Trunfio better for summer or winter?

Darcy suits daytime wear; The Vow by Nicole Trunfio suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Darcy and The Vow by Nicole Trunfio?

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. The Vow by Nicole Trunfio has top notes of Plum, Citruses, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Floral Notes, Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Sandalwood and Tobacco.