Fragrance comparison

Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum vs Desert Liwa

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum

Bath & Body Works

4.1376 votes

Rank #27,694 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Desert Liwa

Queen B

4.502 votes

Rank #46,781 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 3 categories.

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

Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum3/3

Desert Liwa0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark Kiss Eau de ParfumBath & Body Works

Desert LiwaQueen B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 22%Had 15%Want 63%

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

58%Love

18%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

76 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDark Kiss Eau de Parfum

SillageDark Kiss Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

musky84%

rose77%

sweet69%

smoky61%

amber100%

fruity88%

floral77%

rose65%

fresh53%

sweet42%

Scent match55%Closely related · both amber, fruity and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackberryIncenseMirabelleBergamot

Heart

RoseAmberGeraniumPeony

Base

MuskBlack Vanilla HuskLabdanumResinsVetiver

Top15-30 mins

BlackberryFruits

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyFruity NotesRose

Base6-8 hrs

AmberResinsSpicy NotesPowdery Notes

InformationalShared notesBlackberry, Rose, Amber 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

Spring23

Summer23

Fall100

Winter81

Day30

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

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#27,694

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDark Kiss Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

This intense eau de parfum version delivers a heavy dose of dark berries and resinous smoke. It is a thick, sweet option built for freezing winter nights and casual evening hangouts. The scent clings to clothes for hours, making it a reliable cold-weather companion for anyone who appreciates dark, sugary profiles.

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 Eau de Parfum or Desert Liwa?

Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 3 categories. Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum is rated 4.13/5 from 76 votes; Desert Liwa is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Desert Liwa for a amber and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum or Desert Liwa?

Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum 70/100, Desert Liwa 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum or Desert Liwa?

Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum 66/100, Desert Liwa 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum and Desert Liwa smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fruity and rose accords. Common notes include Blackberry, Rose, Amber and Peony.

Is Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum or Desert Liwa better for summer or winter?

Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum suits evening wear; Desert Liwa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum and Desert Liwa?

Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum has top notes of Blackberry, Incense, Mirabelle and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Amber, Geranium and Peony, a base of Musk, Black Vanilla Husk, Labdanum and Resins. 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.