Fragrance comparison

Dark Matter vs King of Persia's Perfumed Incense

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dark Matter

House of Cosmo

4.205 votes

Rank #51,957 EarthyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

King of Persia's Perfumed Incense

AquaNobilis

4.405 votes

Rank #47,622 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dark Matter takes 3 of 4 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.
King of Persia's Perfumed Incense
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dark Matter3/4

King of Persia's Perfumed Incense1/4

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): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: King of Persia's Perfumed Incense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark MatterHouse of Cosmo

King of Persia's Perfumed IncenseAquaNobilis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 24%Had 5%Want 71%

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

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityDark Matter

SillageDark Matter

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value45

Category winnerDark MatterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

iris92%

woody84%

caramel77%

amber69%

lavender61%

amber100%

smoky92%

warm spicy84%

tobacco77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both 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

Top

TobaccoCoffee

Heart

LeatherAmberWoody NotesLabdanum

Base

IncenseOudVirginian CedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesIncense, Tobacco, Patchouli and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Dark Matter, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,957

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,622

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKing of Persia's Perfumed IncenseHigher 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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King of Persia's Perfumed Incense by AquaNobilis opens with a sharp burst of dark roasted coffee, bitter hemp leaves, and unburnt tobacco. The opening feels thick and dry, immediately setting a grave, smoky tone that bypasses any easy sweetness. Within fifteen minutes, the coffee recedes into the background while dens…

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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 King of Persia's Perfumed Incense?

Dark Matter takes 3 of 4 categories. Dark Matter is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; King of Persia's Perfumed Incense is rated 4.40/5 from 5 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 King of Persia's Perfumed Incense for a amber and smoky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Matter or King of Persia's Perfumed Incense?

Dark Matter lasts longest (Dark Matter 80/100, King of Persia's Perfumed Incense 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Matter or King of Persia's Perfumed Incense?

Dark Matter projects furthest (Dark Matter 75/100, King of Persia's Perfumed Incense 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Matter and King of Persia's Perfumed Incense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Tobacco, Patchouli and Labdanum.

Is Dark Matter or King of Persia's Perfumed Incense better for summer or winter?

Dark Matter suits evening wear; King of Persia's Perfumed Incense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Matter and King of Persia's Perfumed Incense?

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. King of Persia's Perfumed Incense has top notes of Tobacco and Coffee, heart notes of Leather, Amber, Woody Notes and Labdanum, a base of Incense, Oud, Virginian Cedar and Patchouli.