Fragrance comparison

Darin vs Step On Earth

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 57 ratings analysed

3 wins

Darin

Rasasi

3.3614 votes

Rank #25,221 LavenderWoody

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Step On Earth

Mith

4.3043 votes

Rank #14,987 AromaticHerbal

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Darin takes 3 of 5 categories.

Darin
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Step On Earth
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Darin3/5

Step On Earth2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DarinRasasi

Step On EarthMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 21%Want 56%

4.30/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 61%Had 9%Want 30%

Category winnerStep On EarthRating 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

51%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityDarin

SillageDarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value74

Category winnerDarinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

woody92%

musky84%

rose77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

herbal92%

musky84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

green61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both musky, 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

SageLemonPink PepperLavender

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

VetiverHayMuskAmberSandalwood

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

Summer89

Fall93

Winter44

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men13

Unisex71

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#14,987

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerStep On EarthHigher 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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Step On Earth is a clean, earthy aromatic built around lemon, pink pepper, sage, vetiver and musk. It opens slightly sharp, then settles into a soft woody, powdery, soapy skin scent with a dry hay-like texture. It suits someone who likes understated fragrance over loud projection. The mood is minimal, calm and a littl…

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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 Step On Earth?

Darin takes 3 of 5 categories. Darin is rated 3.36/5 from 14 votes; Step On Earth is rated 4.30/5 from 43 votes. Choose Darin for a lavender and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Step On Earth for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Darin or Step On Earth?

Darin lasts longest (Darin 73/100, Step On Earth 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Darin or Step On Earth?

Darin projects furthest (Darin 75/100, Step On Earth 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Darin and Step On Earth smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rose, Lemon and Jasmine.

Is Darin or Step On Earth better for summer or winter?

Darin suits daytime wear; Step On Earth suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Darin and Step On Earth?

Darin has top notes of Lavender, Rose and Lemon, heart notes of Woody Notes and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber. Step On Earth has top notes of Sage, Lemon, Pink Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Hay, Musk and Amber.