Fragrance comparison

Darin vs Ghibli

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

Darin

Rasasi

3.3614 votes

Rank #25,221 LavenderWoody

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Ghibli

Atkinsons

4.1314 votes

Rank #23,093 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Darin
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ghibli
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Darin2/5

Ghibli2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DarinRasasi

GhibliAtkinsons

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 21%Want 56%

4.13/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 14%Had 21%Want 64%

Category winnerGhibliRating 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

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDarin

SillageDarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

woody92%

musky84%

rose77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

mossy69%

musky61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, musky 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

PetitgrainClary SageLavenderBergamotLemon

Heart

SandalwoodCarnationGeraniumCinnamonJasmineCedarRosePine

Base

OakmossMuskTonka BeanOlibanumIncenseAmber

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

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#23,093

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerGhibliHigher 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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Ghibli by Atkinsons is a classic oriental fougere with a distinctly vintage shape. It opens citrusy and aromatic, then turns warmer and deeper with lavender, clary sage, cinnamon, woods, incense, and oakmoss. On skin, it usually reads spicy, mossy, ambery, and masculine. This suits shoppers who enjoy old-school struc…

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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 Ghibli?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Darin is rated 3.36/5 from 14 votes; Ghibli is rated 4.13/5 from 14 votes. Choose Darin for a lavender and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ghibli for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Darin or Ghibli?

Darin lasts longest (Darin 73/100, Ghibli 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Darin or Ghibli?

Darin projects furthest (Darin 75/100, Ghibli 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Darin and Ghibli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rose, Lemon and Jasmine.

Is Darin or Ghibli better for summer or winter?

Darin suits daytime wear; Ghibli suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Darin and Ghibli?

Darin has top notes of Lavender, Rose and Lemon, heart notes of Woody Notes and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber. Ghibli has top notes of Petitgrain, Clary Sage, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, Carnation, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Tonka Bean and Olibanum.