Dark Black vs Versilia Platinum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Versilia Platinum takes 4 of 5 categories.
Dark BlackChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Versilia PlatinumChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dark Black1/5
Versilia Platinum4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Versilia Platinum
- Sillage & projection
- Versilia Platinum
- Value for money
- Dark Black
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Versilia Platinum
- Fragranxe ranking
- Versilia Platinum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dark BlackLC WaikikiVersilia PlatinumProfumi del ForteWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.75/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%
4.01/ 5 · 73 votes
Have 28%Had 11%Want 61%
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
42%Love
37%Like
1%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
73 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVersilia Platinum
SillageVersilia Platinum
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%
woody100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
floral61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and floral
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
Top1 to 2 hours
BergamotGrapefruitPepperPink PepperMyrhh
Heart3 to 4 hours
FreesiaMagnoliaGeraniumRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base8 to 12+ hours
VetiverIncenseVirginia Cedaroak mossImmortellePatchouliVanille
Category winnerVersilia PlatinumLongest dry-down: 8 to 12+ hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer100
Fall40
Winter20
Day100
Night60
Spring79
Summer64
Fall100
Winter64
Day100
Night85
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#16,241
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerVersilia PlatinumHigher 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 →Versilia Platinum by Profumi del Forte is a woody chypre fragrance built around bold resins, brisk citrus, and earthy woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and bitter grapefruit, immediately spiced by black pepper and pink pepper. Rather than lingering on clean fruit, the fragrance quickly reveals its …
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 Versilia Platinum?
Versilia Platinum takes 4 of 5 categories. Dark Black is rated 4.75/5 from 8 votes; Versilia Platinum is rated 4.01/5 from 73 votes. Choose Dark Black for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Versilia Platinum for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Dark Black or Versilia Platinum?
Versilia Platinum lasts longest (Versilia Platinum 85/100, Dark Black 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dark Black or Versilia Platinum?
Versilia Platinum projects furthest (Versilia Platinum 79/100, Dark Black 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dark Black and Versilia Platinum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Magnolia and Freesia.
Is Dark Black or Versilia Platinum better for summer or winter?
Dark Black suits daytime wear; Versilia Platinum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dark Black and Versilia Platinum?
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. Versilia Platinum has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Freesia, Magnolia, Geranium and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Incense, Virginia Cedar and oak moss.
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