Fragrance comparison

Dark Matter vs Oud Al Extreme

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Dark Matter

House of Cosmo

4.205 votes

Rank #49,123 EarthyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Oud Al Extreme

ABBA Parfums

5.001 votes

Rank #45,310 SmokyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Al Extreme takes 2 of 4 categories.

Dark Matter
Choose it for a earthy and iris character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud Al Extreme
Choose it for a smoky and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Dark Matter1/4

Oud Al Extreme2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark MatterHouse of Cosmo

Oud Al ExtremeABBA Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 33%Want 33%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageDark Matter

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value75

Category winnerOud Al ExtremeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

iris92%

woody84%

caramel77%

amber69%

lavender61%

smoky100%

woody91%

amber83%

leather74%

earthy65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, earthy 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

Top

BergamotMandarinLemon

Heart

Guaiac WoodSaffronCypriolPepperNeroli

Base

IncenseLeatherVetiverLabdanumOudSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesIncense, Cypriol, Vetiver 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

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#49,123

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,310

PerfumerYeferson Soto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud Al ExtremeHigher 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…

Reviews →

Oud Al Extreme by ABBA Parfums is a Woody fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. Oud Al Extreme was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Yeferson Soto. Top notes are Bergamot, Mandarin and Lemon; middle notes are Guaiac Wood, Saffron, Cypriol, Pepper and Neroli; base notes are Incense, Leather, Vet…

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 Matter or Oud Al Extreme?

Oud Al Extreme takes 2 of 4 categories. Dark Matter is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Oud Al Extreme is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Dark Matter for a earthy and iris character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oud Al Extreme for a smoky and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Matter or Oud Al Extreme?

They last about the same: Dark Matter 80/100, Oud Al Extreme 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dark Matter or Oud Al Extreme?

Dark Matter projects furthest (Dark Matter 75/100, Oud Al Extreme 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Matter and Oud Al Extreme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Cypriol, Vetiver and Labdanum.

Is Dark Matter or Oud Al Extreme better for summer or winter?

Dark Matter suits evening wear; Oud Al Extreme suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Matter and Oud Al Extreme?

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. Oud Al Extreme has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin and Lemon, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Saffron, Cypriol and Pepper, a base of Incense, Leather, Vetiver and Labdanum.