Fragrance comparison

Dark Kiss vs Desert Liwa

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,045 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dark Kiss

Bath & Body Works · 2010

4.151,043 votes

Rank #24,062 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Desert Liwa

Queen B

4.502 votes

Rank #46,781 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dark Kiss takes 3 of 3 categories.

Dark Kiss
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Desert Liwa
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dark Kiss3/3

Desert Liwa0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark KissBath & Body Works

Desert LiwaQueen B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,043 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 20%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,043 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDark Kiss

SillageDark Kiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

balsamic69%

smoky61%

amber100%

fruity88%

floral77%

rose65%

fresh53%

sweet42%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackberryIncenseMirabelleBergamot

Heart

AmberRosePeonyGeranium

Base

VanilleMuskResinVetyverFrench labdanum

Top15-30 mins

BlackberryFruits

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyFruity NotesRose

Base6-8 hrs

AmberResinsSpicy NotesPowdery Notes

InformationalShared notesBlackberry, Amber, Rose and Peony. Durations are only published for Desert Liwa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women88

Not enough votes yet

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,062

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2010

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDark KissHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark Kiss by Bath & Body Works is a deep, moody floral scent featuring lush plum and black vanilla husk. It hits hardest during crisp autumn nights when you want something that lingers on a cashmere sweater. This blend balances dark fruit with a resinous incense base, creating a profile that feels both gothic and invi…

Reviews →

Desert Liwa by Queen B surprises anyone expecting dry desert sand. The first spray reveals tart blackberry and mixed sweet fruits before softening into fresh pink peony and garden rose. Underneath that juicy blossom bouquet, warm amber and smooth resins create a gentle, cozy foundation with a touch of cosmetic powder.…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dark Kiss or Desert Liwa?

Dark Kiss takes 3 of 3 categories. Dark Kiss is rated 4.15/5 from 1,043 votes; Desert Liwa is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Dark Kiss for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Desert Liwa for a amber and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Kiss or Desert Liwa?

Dark Kiss lasts longest (Dark Kiss 52/100, Desert Liwa 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Kiss or Desert Liwa?

Dark Kiss projects furthest (Dark Kiss 57/100, Desert Liwa 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Kiss and Desert Liwa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Blackberry, Amber, Rose and Peony.

Is Dark Kiss or Desert Liwa better for summer or winter?

Desert Liwa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Kiss and Desert Liwa?

Dark Kiss has top notes of Blackberry, Incense, Mirabelle and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber, Rose, Peony and Geranium, a base of Vanille, Musk, Resin and Vetyver. Desert Liwa has top notes of Blackberry and Fruits, heart notes of Peony, Fruity Notes and Rose, a base of Amber, Resins, Spicy Notes and Powdery Notes.