Fragrance comparison

Darin vs Renaissance

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

Darin

Rasasi

3.3614 votes

Rank #25,221 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Renaissance

Signature Fragrances

4.673 votes

Rank #40,826 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Renaissance takes 2 of 3 categories.

Darin
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Renaissance
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Darin1/3

Renaissance2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DarinRasasi

RenaissanceSignature Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 21%Want 56%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityRenaissance

SillageRenaissance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

woody92%

musky84%

rose77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match31%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

LavenderBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

IrisCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberMuskVetiverIncenseBenzoinOakmoss

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

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#40,826

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDarinHigher 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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Renaissance opens bright and aromatic, with lemon, bergamot, orange and lavender giving it a clean citrus lift before the scent turns smoother and warmer. The heart brings powdery florals and iris, while the dry-down settles into amber, woods, musk and incense. It reads more dressed-up than sporty, with a fresh-meets-…

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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 Renaissance?

Renaissance takes 2 of 3 categories. Darin is rated 3.36/5 from 14 votes; Renaissance is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Darin for a lavender and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Renaissance for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Darin or Renaissance?

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

Which projects more, Darin or Renaissance?

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

Do Darin and Renaissance smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rose, Lemon and Jasmine.

Is Darin or Renaissance better for summer or winter?

Darin suits daytime wear; Renaissance suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Darin and Renaissance?

Darin has top notes of Lavender, Rose and Lemon, heart notes of Woody Notes and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber. Renaissance has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Carnation, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk.