Fragrance comparison

Dark Matter vs Summer Oud

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 277 ratings analysed

Dark Matter

House of Cosmo

4.205 votes

Rank #49,123 EarthyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Summer Oud

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.36272 votes

Rank #213 OudLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer Oud takes 4 of 4 categories.

Dark Matter
Choose it for a earthy and iris character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Summer Oud
Choose it for a oud and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Dark Matter0/4

Summer Oud4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Summer Oud
Sillage & projection: Summer Oud
Value for money: Summer Oud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Summer Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark MatterHouse of Cosmo

Summer OudAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.36/ 5 · 272 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

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

70%Love

17%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

190 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevitySummer Oud

SillageSummer Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value82

Category winnerSummer OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

iris92%

woody84%

caramel77%

amber69%

lavender61%

oud100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

rose69%

woody61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber and woody

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

SaffronMandarin OrangeIncenseCypriol

Heart

RoseCashmere WoodAmberCaramelPatchouli

Base

OudLeatherMuskOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Cashmere Wood, Incense and Cypriol. 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

Spring87

Summer66

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men56

Unisex36

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,123

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews67

Category winnerSummer OudHigher 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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Summer Oud is a bold rose, leather and oud scent with a warm spicy edge, softened by amber and a touch of caramel. It opens smoky and assertive, then settles into a smoother woody dry down that still keeps its presence. Despite the name, this usually reads better in cooler weather than in high heat. It suits shoppers …

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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 Summer Oud?

Summer Oud takes 4 of 4 categories. Dark Matter is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Summer Oud is rated 4.36/5 from 272 votes. Choose Dark Matter for a earthy and iris character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Summer Oud for a oud and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dark Matter or Summer Oud?

Summer Oud lasts longest (Summer Oud 88/100, Dark Matter 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Matter or Summer Oud?

Summer Oud projects furthest (Summer Oud 79/100, Dark Matter 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Matter and Summer Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Caramel, Cashmere Wood, Incense and Cypriol.

Is Dark Matter or Summer Oud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dark Matter and Summer Oud?

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. Summer Oud has top notes of Saffron, Mandarin Orange, Incense and Cypriol, heart notes of Rose, Cashmere Wood, Amber and Caramel, a base of Oud, Leather, Musk and Oakmoss.