Fragrance comparison

Dark Roses vs Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 83 ratings analysed

Dark Roses

Demeter Fragrance

3.7978 votes

Rank #17,186 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir

The Dua Brand

2.405 votes

Rank #68,947 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir takes 4 of 5 categories.

Dark Roses
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dark Roses1/5

Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir
Sillage & projection: Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir
Value for money: Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir
Fragranxe ranking: Dark Roses

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark RosesDemeter Fragrance

Amphitrite's Dreamy ElixirThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

2.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 83%Had 0%Want 17%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

45%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

78 votes

20%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

60%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate35

Category winners

LongevityAmphitrite's Dreamy Elixir

SillageAmphitrite's Dreamy Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value83

Category winnerAmphitrite's Dreamy ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose92%

soft spicy84%

amber77%

sweet69%

green61%

fruity100%

floral92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

woody69%

fresh61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Tea RoseBulgarian RoseRed CurrantDavanaAmberPatchouliHaitian Vetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Bulgarian RoseBlack CurrantYlang-YlangPink PepperGreen AppleRed CurrantSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliBergamotVanillaPetalia

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerAmphitrite's Dreamy ElixirLongest dry-down: 7-9 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer35

Fall100

Winter58

Day100

Night85

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night52

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

Casual 39%Date 27%Work 22%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 34%Date 28%Party 24%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,186

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#68,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDark RosesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark Roses by Demeter Fragrance strips away the polite powder of grandmotherly florals. It bites first. Tart red currant and herbal davana explode immediately in a brisk wash of perfumer alcohol. Give it two minutes. As the sharp carrier spirit evaporates, Bulgarian rose and crisp tea rose take over with dewy, green t…

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Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir by The Dua Brand hits the air with a bright splash of green apple, juicy peach, and tart black currant. It blends the creamy, stone-fruit sweetness of Parfums de Marly Cassili with the crisp, zesty floral bite of Creed Aventus for Her. As the opening fruit settle, a generous bouquet of Bulga…

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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 Roses or Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir?

Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir takes 4 of 5 categories. Dark Roses is rated 3.79/5 from 78 votes; Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Dark Roses for a fruity and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Roses or Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir?

Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir lasts longest (Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir 73/100, Dark Roses 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Roses or Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir?

Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir projects furthest (Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir 75/100, Dark Roses 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Roses and Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Red Currant and Patchouli.

Is Dark Roses or Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir better for summer or winter?

Dark Roses suits daytime wear; Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Roses and Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir?

Dark Roses features Tea Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Red Currant, Davana and Amber. Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir features Bulgarian Rose, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang, Pink Pepper and Green Apple.