Fragrance comparison

Darcy vs White Datura

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 880 ratings analysed

Darcy

Parfums de Marly

3.39783 votes

Rank #14,036 CitrusPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

White Datura

Illuminum

3.6997 votes

Rank #11,869 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Datura takes 7 of 7 categories.

Darcy
Choose it for a citrus and patchouli character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
White Datura
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Darcy0/7

White Datura7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DarcyParfums de Marly

White DaturaIlluminum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.39/ 5 · 783 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.69/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 30%Had 23%Want 47%

Category winnerWhite DaturaRating 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

31%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerWhite DaturaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityWhite Datura

SillageWhite Datura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value54

Category winnerWhite DaturaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

patchouli92%

woody84%

sweet77%

rose69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

patchouli69%

aromatic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, patchouli and warm spicy

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

CardamomOrangeLemonBergamotCitruses

Heart

DaturaJasminePink Pepper

Base

VanillePatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Orange, Lemon 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

Spring95

Summer100

Fall86

Winter38

Day100

Night54

Category winnerWhite DaturaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex22

Women75

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

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,036

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews92

Overall rank#11,869

PerfumerMichael Boadi

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerWhite DaturaHigher 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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Illuminum White Datura opens with a bright citrus and cardamom lift, then settles into a powdery white floral heart where jasmine and datura read clean, slightly creamy, and a little peppery. The dry-down turns softly spiced with vanilla, musk, and a touch of patchouli. Fans call it classy and well blended, while othe…

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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 White Datura?

White Datura takes 7 of 7 categories. Darcy is rated 3.39/5 from 783 votes; White Datura is rated 3.69/5 from 97 votes. Choose Darcy for a citrus and patchouli character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose White Datura for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Darcy or White Datura?

White Datura lasts longest (White Datura 73/100, Darcy 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Darcy or White Datura?

White Datura projects furthest (White Datura 62/100, Darcy 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Darcy and White Datura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, patchouli and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Orange, Lemon and Jasmine.

Is Darcy or White Datura better for summer or winter?

For summer, White Datura is the stronger pick. For winter, Darcy is the stronger pick. Darcy suits daytime wear; White Datura suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Darcy and White Datura?

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. White Datura has top notes of Cardamom, Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Datura, Jasmine and Pink Pepper, a base of Vanille, Patchouli and Musk.