Fragrance comparison

Dark Guilt vs Sotoor Taa'

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 197 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dark Guilt

The Dua Brand

4.673 votes

Rank #51,193 LavenderWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Sotoor Taa'

Rasasi

4.42194 votes

Rank #1,881 AromaticWhite Floral

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.
Sotoor Taa'
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Dark Guilt3/4

Sotoor Taa'1/4

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: Sotoor Taa'

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark GuiltThe Dua Brand

Sotoor Taa'Rasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 56%Had 11%Want 33%

4.42/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

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

63%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

194 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityDark Guilt

SillageDark Guilt

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value80

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%

white floral92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

marine69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both white floral, aromatic and citrus

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

NeroliLavenderCardamomPink Pepper

Heart

Orange BlossomSea NotesGeranium

Base

VanillaAmberCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Orange Blossom, Cedar and Patchouli. 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

Summer98

Fall0

Winter37

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%

Men71

Unisex24

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,193

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerSotoor Taa'Higher 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…

Reviews →

Sotoor Taa' by Rasasi is a versatile unisex fragrance launched in 2017. It opens with a vibrant burst of neroli and lavender, supported by a heart of orange blossom and sea notes. The base reveals a comforting blend of vanilla and amber. This balanced composition works well for daily wear across seasons, offering a cl…

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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 Sotoor Taa'?

Dark Guilt takes 3 of 4 categories. Dark Guilt is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Sotoor Taa' is rated 4.42/5 from 194 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 Sotoor Taa' for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dark Guilt or Sotoor Taa'?

Dark Guilt lasts longest (Dark Guilt 80/100, Sotoor Taa' 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Guilt or Sotoor Taa'?

Dark Guilt projects furthest (Dark Guilt 75/100, Sotoor Taa' 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Guilt and Sotoor Taa' smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Orange Blossom, Cedar and Patchouli.

Is Dark Guilt or Sotoor Taa' better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dark Guilt and Sotoor Taa'?

Dark Guilt features Lavender, Orange Blossom, Cedar, Green Coriander and Patchouli. Sotoor Taa' has top notes of Neroli, Lavender, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Sea Notes and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Cedar and Patchouli.