Dark Black vs Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Dark BlackChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vero Toscano Nero Eau de ParfumChoose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dark Black2/4
Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum
- Value for money
- Dark Black
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dark Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dark BlackLC WaikikiVero Toscano Nero Eau de ParfumWallyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.75/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%
4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate75%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum
SillageVero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDark BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
floral92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
white floral69%
warm spicy61%
warm spicy100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
GrapefruitBergamotCardamom
Heart1 to 2 hours
MagnoliaJasmineFreesia
Base2 to 4 hours
White MuskVetiverAmber
Top
Star AniseGrapefruitBergamotCardamomClovesLemonWild Berries
Heart
Black PepperViolet LeafCinnamonMagnoliaJasmineNutmegRose
Base
PatchouliVanillaVetiverCedarMoss
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Cardamom and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Dark Black, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer100
Fall40
Winter20
Day100
Night60
Spring75
Summer25
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,284
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#38,925
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerDark BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDark Black by LC Waikiki is a fresh citrus and floral fragrance anchored by warm spice and clean woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and bergamot, balanced by the zesty kick of cardamom. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of magnolia, jasmine, and freesia brings a clean floral body that keep…
Reviews →Vero Toscano Nero opens with a sharp burst of star anise, bitter grapefruit, and green cardamom. The opening feels crisp and zesty before dark black pepper and grated nutmeg warm up the middle hours. As the citrus sparkle settles, earthy patchouli and dry cedarwood anchor the dry-down with a quiet forest undertone. So…
Reviews →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, Dark Black or Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dark Black is rated 4.75/5 from 8 votes; Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Dark Black for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Dark Black or Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum?
Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum 63/100, Dark Black 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dark Black or Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum?
Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum 67/100, Dark Black 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dark Black and Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Cardamom and Magnolia.
Is Dark Black or Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
Dark Black suits daytime wear; Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dark Black and Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum?
Dark Black has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of White Musk, Vetiver and Amber. Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum has top notes of Star Anise, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Black Pepper, Violet Leaf, Cinnamon and Magnolia, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Vetiver and Cedar.
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