Fragrance comparison

Dark Matter vs Shafran

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dark Matter

House of Cosmo

4.205 votes

Rank #49,123 EarthyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Shafran

Neesh Perfumes

4.0015 votes

Rank #20,566 Warm SpicyWoody

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.
Shafran
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dark Matter3/4

Shafran1/4

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: Shafran

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark MatterHouse of Cosmo

ShafranNeesh Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.00/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 51%Had 2%Want 46%

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

53%Love

20%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDark Matter

SillageDark Matter

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value46

Category winnerDark MatterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

iris92%

woody84%

caramel77%

amber69%

lavender61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

leather77%

sweet69%

smoky61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · 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

Top

SaffronPlumCardamomNutmegMarigold

Heart

LeatherCaramelBrown sugarCashmere Wood

Base

IncenseVanillaAmberGaiac WoodPatchouliCypriol OilSandalwoodMoss

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Cashmere Wood, Incense 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

Spring44

Summer44

Fall56

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men33

Unisex60

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,123

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,566

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerShafranHigher 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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Shafran by Neesh Perfumes opens with a sharp burst of red saffron, juicy plum, and crushed cardamom. The opening feels warm and dense, spiced heavily with nutmeg and marigold. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruitiness recedes, giving room to a dark heart of brown sugar, caramel, and smooth leather. As the scent se…

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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 Shafran?

Dark Matter takes 3 of 4 categories. Dark Matter is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Shafran is rated 4.00/5 from 15 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 Shafran for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Matter or Shafran?

Dark Matter lasts longest (Dark Matter 80/100, Shafran 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Matter or Shafran?

Dark Matter projects furthest (Dark Matter 75/100, Shafran 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Matter and Shafran smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Caramel, Cashmere Wood, Incense and Patchouli.

Is Dark Matter or Shafran better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dark Matter and Shafran?

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. Shafran has top notes of Saffron, Plum, Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Leather, Caramel, Brown sugar and Cashmere Wood, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Amber and Gaiac Wood.