Fragrance comparison

Dark Guilt vs Journey

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 72 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dark Guilt

The Dua Brand

4.673 votes

Rank #51,193 LavenderWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Journey

Symétrie

3.1769 votes

Rank #23,010 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dark Guilt takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dark Guilt
Choose it for a lavender and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Journey
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dark Guilt3/4

Journey1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark GuiltThe Dua Brand

JourneySymétrie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 56%Had 11%Want 33%

3.17/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 45%Had 28%Want 27%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

6%Love

43%Like

22%Ok

20%Dislike

9%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityDark Guilt

SillageDark Guilt

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value65

Category winnerDark GuiltBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

herbal92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, lavender and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

LavenderOrange BlossomCedarGreen CorianderPatchouliNeroliGreen Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderPepperItalian LemonCoriander

Heart

SageNeroliOrange Blossom

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Orange Blossom, Cedar and Neroli. Durations are only published for Dark Guilt, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night58

Spring100

Summer81

Fall38

Winter12

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 34%Work 28%Date 22%Party 16%

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,193

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,010

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerJourneyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark Guilt by The Dua Brand takes the familiar clean appeal of modern barbershop scents and turns up the dial. The opening hits with a crisp burst of green coriander and aromatic lavender before settling into bright orange blossom petals. As the oils warm on your chest, dry cedar wood and earthy patchouli create a ste…

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Journey by Symétrie is a clean, aromatic fragrance for men that centers on a soapy blend of lavender and Italian lemon. Launched in 2017, it provides a refreshing burst of pepper and sage that settles into a dry cedar and patchouli base. It is a reliable, office-safe choice for those who prefer an unobtrusive, just-sh…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dark Guilt or Journey?

Dark Guilt takes 3 of 4 categories. Dark Guilt is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Journey is rated 3.17/5 from 69 votes. Choose Dark Guilt for a lavender and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Journey for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Guilt or Journey?

Dark Guilt lasts longest (Dark Guilt 80/100, Journey 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Guilt or Journey?

Dark Guilt projects furthest (Dark Guilt 75/100, Journey 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Guilt and Journey smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, lavender and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Orange Blossom, Cedar and Neroli.

Is Dark Guilt or Journey better for summer or winter?

Dark Guilt suits daytime wear; Journey suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Guilt and Journey?

Dark Guilt features Lavender, Orange Blossom, Cedar, Green Coriander and Patchouli. Journey has top notes of Lavender, Pepper, Italian Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Sage, Neroli and Orange Blossom, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Cedar and Amber.