Fragrance comparison

Dark Matter vs Âme Nomad

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

Dark Matter

House of Cosmo

4.205 votes

Rank #49,123 EarthyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Âme Nomad

Thera Cosméticos

4.1822 votes

Rank #44,171 Fresh SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Âme Nomad takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dark Matter
Choose it for a earthy and iris character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Âme Nomad
Choose it for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dark Matter1/4

Âme Nomad3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark MatterHouse of Cosmo

Âme NomadThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 60%Had 4%Want 36%

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

59%Love

14%Like

18%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityÂme Nomad

SillageDark Matter

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value76

Category winnerÂme NomadBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

iris92%

woody84%

caramel77%

amber69%

lavender61%

fresh spicy100%

fruity92%

oud84%

sweet77%

amber69%

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

Black PepperLavenderSaffronCardamomCinnamonBergamotClove

Heart

RaspberryLabdanumLeatherCedarSuedeTobaccoOakmoss

Base

OudVanillaAmberMuskSandalwoodPatchouliCaramelVetiver

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Lavender, Tobacco and Patchouli. 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

Spring72

Summer22

Fall100

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men58

Unisex32

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,123

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,171

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerÂme NomadHigher 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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Âme Nomad by Thera Cosméticos opens with sharp black pepper and warm cardamom before settling into a dense heart of rugged leather, smoky tobacco, and dark suede. Dry sandalwood, rich oud, and sweet vanilla balance the spice in cold weather. It suits evening wear, formal leather jackets, and chilly autumn nights.

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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 Âme Nomad?

Âme Nomad takes 3 of 4 categories. Dark Matter is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Âme Nomad is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes. Choose Dark Matter for a earthy and iris character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Âme Nomad for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Matter or Âme Nomad?

They last about the same: Âme Nomad 81/100, Dark Matter 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dark Matter or Âme Nomad?

Dark Matter projects furthest (Dark Matter 75/100, Âme Nomad 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Matter and Âme Nomad smell similar?

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

Is Dark Matter or Âme Nomad better for summer or winter?

Dark Matter suits evening wear; Âme Nomad suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Matter and Âme Nomad?

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. Âme Nomad has top notes of Black Pepper, Lavender, Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Raspberry, Labdanum, Leather and Cedar, a base of Oud, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.