Fragrance comparison

Dark Matter vs Fall Mirror

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dark Matter

House of Cosmo

4.205 votes

Rank #51,957 EarthyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Fall Mirror

FUMparFUM

3.789 votes

Rank #40,878 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dark Matter takes 4 of 5 categories.

Dark Matter
Choose it for a earthy and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Fall Mirror
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dark Matter4/5

Fall Mirror1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark MatterHouse of Cosmo

Fall MirrorFUMparFUM

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

33%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDark Matter

SillageDark Matter

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value38

Category winnerDark MatterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

iris92%

woody84%

caramel77%

amber69%

lavender61%

amber100%

woody92%

white floral84%

musky77%

tobacco69%

sweet61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Cotton CandyCaramelCashmere Wood

Heart3-4 hrs

OrrisLavenderIncenseJasmineTobaccoViolet

Base8-10+ hrs

CypriolPatchouliVetiverAmbergrisLabdanumMuskOudSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Black Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

Tobacco BlossomTobaccoJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

White AmberLabdanumWoody NotesVetiverMuskPatchouliAmbergris

Category winnerDark MatterLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring17

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 40%Party 33%Casual 17%Work 10%

Men0

Unisex83

Women17

Date 31%Casual 30%Work 26%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,957

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,878

PerfumerAistis Mickevičius

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerFall MirrorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark Matter by House of Cosmo hits the air with a bold collision of spun sugar and damp soil. The opening spray bursts with warm caramel, sugary cotton candy, and soft cashmere wood. Within twenty minutes, the sweet cloud meets an earthy wall of powdery orris root, violet, and smoldering incense. It feels rich. A deep…

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FUMparFUM Fall Mirror bottles the exact mood of late September. The first spray delivers a tart burst of dark black currant. It feels juicy yet sharp. Within minutes, dried tobacco leaf and sweet tobacco blossom emerge to balance the fruit. The fragrance feels warm, woody, and gently smoky. Think of walking through a …

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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 Matter or Fall Mirror?

Dark Matter takes 4 of 5 categories. Dark Matter is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Fall Mirror is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Dark Matter for a earthy and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Fall Mirror for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Matter or Fall Mirror?

Dark Matter lasts longest (Dark Matter 80/100, Fall Mirror 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Matter or Fall Mirror?

Dark Matter projects furthest (Dark Matter 75/100, Fall Mirror 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Matter and Fall Mirror smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Tobacco, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Dark Matter or Fall Mirror better for summer or winter?

Dark Matter suits evening wear; Fall Mirror suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Matter and Fall Mirror?

Dark Matter has top notes of Cotton Candy, Caramel and Cashmere Wood, heart notes of Orris, Lavender, Incense and Jasmine, a base of Cypriol, Patchouli, Vetiver and Ambergris. Fall Mirror has top notes of Black Currant, heart notes of Tobacco Blossom, Tobacco and Jasmine, a base of White Amber, Labdanum, Woody Notes and Vetiver.