Fragrance comparison

Dark Kiss vs Zara Orchid 2021

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 633 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dark Kiss

Kiss New York

4.1224 votes

Rank #34,205 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Zara Orchid 2021

Zara

3.55609 votes

Rank #7,473 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dark Kiss takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dark Kiss
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Zara Orchid 2021
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Dark Kiss3/5

Zara Orchid 20212/5

Ratings & consensus: Dark Kiss
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Zara Orchid 2021
Sillage & projection: Dark Kiss
Value for money: Dark Kiss
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zara Orchid 2021

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark KissKiss New York

Zara Orchid 2021Zara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 61%Had 12%Want 27%

3.55/ 5 · 609 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerDark KissRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

8%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

27%Love

48%Like

19%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

573 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityZara Orchid 2021

SillageDark Kiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value78

Category winnerDark KissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery91%

patchouli83%

warm spicy74%

white floral65%

floral56%

citrus100%

floral90%

powdery80%

fresh spicy70%

sweet60%

vanilla50%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TeaBergamot

Heart

Woodsy NotesJasmineOrchid

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaMusk

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Orchid

Base

Vanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orchid and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer20

Fall100

Winter90

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex47

Women53

Men1

Unisex2

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,205

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,473

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerZara Orchid 2021Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark Kiss by Kiss New York is a woody, powdery scent that balances tea and bergamot top notes with a heart of jasmine and orchid. Anchored by sandalwood, patchouli, and musk, this 2023 release offers a grounded, feminine profile suitable for cooler weather. It settles into a warm, persistent base that works well for l…

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Zara Orchid 2021 is a light, feminine fragrance that centers on a bright floral heart of orchid, supported by zesty bergamot and a smooth vanilla base. This scent captures a clean, shower-fresh feeling, making it an ideal choice for daily wear during warm spring and summer months when you want something effortless, yo…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dark Kiss or Zara Orchid 2021?

Dark Kiss takes 3 of 5 categories. Dark Kiss is rated 4.12/5 from 24 votes; Zara Orchid 2021 is rated 3.55/5 from 609 votes. Choose Dark Kiss for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Zara Orchid 2021 for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dark Kiss or Zara Orchid 2021?

Zara Orchid 2021 lasts longest (Zara Orchid 2021 50/100, Dark Kiss 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Kiss or Zara Orchid 2021?

Dark Kiss projects furthest (Dark Kiss 45/100, Zara Orchid 2021 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Kiss and Zara Orchid 2021 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orchid and Vanilla.

Is Dark Kiss or Zara Orchid 2021 better for summer or winter?

Dark Kiss suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Kiss and Zara Orchid 2021?

Dark Kiss has top notes of Tea and Bergamot, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Musk. Zara Orchid 2021 has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Orchid, a base of Vanilla.