Fragrance comparison

Darin vs Enslaved

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 474 ratings analysed

Darin

Rasasi

3.3614 votes

Rank #25,221 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Enslaved

Roja Dove

4.04460 votes

Rank #2,249 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enslaved takes 4 of 5 categories.

Darin
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Enslaved
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Darin1/5

Enslaved4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DarinRasasi

EnslavedRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 21%Want 56%

4.04/ 5 · 460 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerEnslavedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

43%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

43%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

301 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityEnslaved

SillageEnslaved

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value40

Category winnerDarinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

woody92%

musky84%

rose77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderRoseLemon

Heart

Woody NotesJasmine

Base

MuskAmber

Top

LavenderBergamotLimeLemon

Heart

CarnationYlang-YlangGeraniumRoseJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

AmberLabdanumOakmossMuskVetiverPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Rose, Lemon and Jasmine. 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

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring42

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men5

Unisex42

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#2,249

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Category winnerEnslavedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Darin by Rasasi opens with a bracing burst of lavender and lemon, shifting quickly into a wood-heavy heart. This scent leans into an aromatic, somewhat rugged profile that defies its initial label, offering a clean yet assertive presence. It performs well in outdoor settings and works reliably during moderate spring o…

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Enslaved opens with a bright flash of citrus and lavender, then quickly settles into a rich carnation, amber and moss structure that feels warm, spicy and unmistakably old-school. The floral heart stays in the background while the resinous base does most of the talking. This suits shoppers who enjoy vintage-leaning or…

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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, Darin or Enslaved?

Enslaved takes 4 of 5 categories. Darin is rated 3.36/5 from 14 votes; Enslaved is rated 4.04/5 from 460 votes. Choose Darin for a lavender and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Enslaved for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Darin or Enslaved?

Enslaved lasts longest (Enslaved 87/100, Darin 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Darin or Enslaved?

Projection is very close: Enslaved 76/100, Darin 75/100 for sillage.

Do Darin and Enslaved smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rose, Lemon and Jasmine.

Is Darin or Enslaved better for summer or winter?

Darin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Darin and Enslaved?

Darin has top notes of Lavender, Rose and Lemon, heart notes of Woody Notes and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber. Enslaved has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Geranium and Rose, a base of Amber, Labdanum, Oakmoss and Musk.