Fragrance comparison

Dark Guilt vs Nike Indigo Man

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 185 ratings analysed

Dark Guilt

The Dua Brand

4.673 votes

Rank #51,193 LavenderWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Nike Indigo Man

Nike

3.64182 votes

Rank #10,583 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Dark Guilt
Choose it for a lavender and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Nike Indigo Man
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Dark Guilt2/4

Nike Indigo Man2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark GuiltThe Dua Brand

Nike Indigo ManNike

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 56%Had 11%Want 33%

3.64/ 5 · 182 votes

Have 65%Had 23%Want 12%

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

22%Love

46%Like

25%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

169 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDark Guilt

SillageDark Guilt

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value91

Category winnerNike Indigo ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

citrus90%

amber80%

fresh spicy70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and white floral

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

LemonPepperLavender

Heart

Orange BlossomNeroli

Base

AmberEbonyCedarSandalwood

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter81

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,193

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,583

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerNike Indigo ManHigher 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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Nike Indigo Man is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that balances citrus freshness with amber warmth. Launched in 2015, it features a blend of lemon and pepper top notes, leading into a floral heart of neroli. The dry down relies on cedar and sandalwood for a grounded, everyday finish. It works well for casual wear …

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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 Nike Indigo Man?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dark Guilt is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Nike Indigo Man is rated 3.64/5 from 182 votes. Choose Dark Guilt for a lavender and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Nike Indigo Man for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dark Guilt or Nike Indigo Man?

Dark Guilt lasts longest (Dark Guilt 80/100, Nike Indigo Man 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Guilt or Nike Indigo Man?

Dark Guilt projects furthest (Dark Guilt 75/100, Nike Indigo Man 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Guilt and Nike Indigo Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Lavender, Orange Blossom, Cedar and Neroli.

Is Dark Guilt or Nike Indigo Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dark Guilt and Nike Indigo Man?

Dark Guilt features Lavender, Orange Blossom, Cedar, Green Coriander and Patchouli. Nike Indigo Man has top notes of Lemon, Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Neroli, a base of Amber, Ebony, Cedar and Sandalwood.