Fragrance comparison

Dark Lord vs Star Confidence

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 2,016 ratings analysed

6 wins

Dark Lord

By Kilian

3.911,980 votes

Rank #897 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Star Confidence

Charlotte Tilbury

3.6136 votes

Rank #58,996 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dark Lord takes 6 of 7 categories.

Dark Lord
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Star Confidence
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Dark Lord6/7

Star Confidence1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark LordBy Kilian

Star ConfidenceCharlotte Tilbury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 1,980 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.61/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

Category winnerDark LordRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

1,689 votes

17%Love

42%Like

33%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerDark LordMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityDark Lord

SillageDark Lord

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value32

Category winnerDark LordBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

animalic61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperBergamotSichuan PepperCloves

Heart

Jasmine SambacRumDavanaBirch

Base

LeatherVetiverCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarPatchouliOakmossAmber

Top15-30 mins

Blackcurrant

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacJasmineDavana

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Davana, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Star Confidence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring85

Summer46

Fall100

Winter46

Day100

Night64

Category winnerStar ConfidenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex16

Women1

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#897

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews316

Overall rank#58,996

PerfumerJuliette Karagueuzoglou

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDark LordHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark Lord by By Kilian is a bold, uncompromising leather fragrance. Created by Alberto Morillas, it anchors sharp pepper and bergamot atop a dry, resinous base of vetiver and leather. This is a dark, assertive scent designed for formal evening wear or cool weather, offering an experience that is serious and distinct f…

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Star Confidence opens with a dark, tart blackcurrant burst that immediately catches your attention. It feels rich. Within twenty minutes, heady jasmine sambac and honeyed davana take center stage, giving this modern floral a warm, wine-soaked depth. Earthy patchouli and oakmoss anchor the drydown, preventing the fruit…

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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 Lord or Star Confidence?

Dark Lord takes 6 of 7 categories. Dark Lord is rated 3.91/5 from 1,980 votes; Star Confidence is rated 3.61/5 from 36 votes. Choose Dark Lord for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Star Confidence for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Lord or Star Confidence?

Dark Lord lasts longest (Dark Lord 82/100, Star Confidence 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Lord or Star Confidence?

Dark Lord projects furthest (Dark Lord 71/100, Star Confidence 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Lord and Star Confidence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Davana, Patchouli and Oakmoss.

Is Dark Lord or Star Confidence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Star Confidence is the stronger pick. For winter, Dark Lord is the stronger pick. Star Confidence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Lord and Star Confidence?

Dark Lord has top notes of Pepper, Bergamot, Sichuan Pepper and Cloves, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Rum, Davana and Birch, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cedar. Star Confidence has top notes of Blackcurrant, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Jasmine and Davana, a base of Patchouli and Oakmoss.