Fragrance comparison

Dark Men vs Green Pool

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 37 ratings analysed

Dark Men

Police

3.8323 votes

Rank #40,537 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Green Pool

In The Box

4.2914 votes

Rank #44,845 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Green Pool takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dark Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Green Pool
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dark Men2/5

Green Pool3/5

Ratings & consensus: Green Pool
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Green Pool
Sillage & projection: Green Pool
Value for money: Dark Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dark Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark MenPolice

Green PoolIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 34%Had 28%Want 38%

4.29/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 50%Had 7%Want 43%

Category winnerGreen PoolRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

22%Like

9%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

64%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityGreen Pool

SillageGreen Pool

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value73

Category winnerDark MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

powdery77%

vanilla65%

fruity53%

earthy42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Black CurrantJuniper BerriesBergamotLavender

Heart

Pine TreeOakmossGeraniumJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVanillaVetiverMuskAmber

Top

CarawayArtemisiaCilantroJuniper BerriesBasilBergamot

Heart

LeatherPine needlesPepperCarnationChamomileJasmineRoseGeranium

Base

PatchouliOakmossVetiverCedarTobaccoAmber

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Bergamot, Oakmoss and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer13

Fall75

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Spring50

Summer13

Fall100

Winter88

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,537

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#44,845

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDark MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Police Dark Men opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, crisp juniper berries, and tart black currant that cuts through cool autumn air. As the initial spray settles, aromatic lavender merges with green pine tree needles and earthy oakmoss, giving the heart a distinctly dark woodiness. The dry-down slowly transforms on …

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Green Pool leans into a brisk, aromatic green opening before settling into leather, pine, moss, and dry woods. It reads classic in structure, but the herbal spice and tobacco-amber base keep it from feeling flat. This is likely to suit men who enjoy earthy, masculine chypres with a sharper edge. It looks best for cool…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dark Men or Green Pool?

Green Pool takes 3 of 5 categories. Dark Men is rated 3.83/5 from 23 votes; Green Pool is rated 4.29/5 from 14 votes. Choose Dark Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Green Pool for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Men or Green Pool?

Green Pool lasts longest (Green Pool 67/100, Dark Men 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Men or Green Pool?

Green Pool projects furthest (Green Pool 69/100, Dark Men 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Men and Green Pool smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Bergamot, Oakmoss and Geranium.

Is Dark Men or Green Pool better for summer or winter?

Dark Men suits evening wear; Green Pool suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Men and Green Pool?

Dark Men has top notes of Black Currant, Juniper Berries, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Pine Tree, Oakmoss, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver and Musk. Green Pool has top notes of Caraway, Artemisia, Cilantro and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Leather, Pine needles, Pepper and Carnation, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cedar.