Fragrance comparison

Dark Shadows vs Journey

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

1 wins

Dark Shadows

Panthenol EXTRA

3.577 votes

Rank #52,272 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Journey

Aurora Scents

3.002 votes

Rank #63,537 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dark Shadows takes 1 of 1 categories.

Dark Shadows
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Journey
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character.

Dark Shadows1/1

Journey0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark ShadowsPanthenol EXTRA

JourneyAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

aromatic69%

metallic61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Neroli

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronPepper

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka BeanCedarwoodSandalwoodMusk

Top

MelonLemonBergamot

Heart

GeraniumSaffronPepperCeleryLily of the Valley

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodCypriolBenzoin

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Pepper and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Dark Shadows, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day79

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Casual 36%Work 30%Date 22%Party 13%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,272

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#63,537

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDark ShadowsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark Shadows by Panthenol EXTRA brings an intriguing contrast between crisp citrus and brooding warmth. The opening sparks with sharp neroli. That fleeting floral freshness quickly yields to a dry rush of black pepper and bittersweet saffron. It feels brisk. Soon, the fragrance pivots into its true identity as a warm …

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Journey by Aurora Scents offers a woody aromatic experience that blends crisp melon and bright citrus with complex middle notes like saffron and celery. Launched in 2024, it brings a fresh, zesty character suitable for everyday wear. This versatile fragrance works well for both men and women seeking a distinctive scen…

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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 Shadows or Journey?

Dark Shadows takes 1 of 1 categories. Dark Shadows is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes; Journey is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Dark Shadows for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Journey for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character.

Do Dark Shadows and Journey smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Pepper and Cedarwood.

Is Dark Shadows or Journey better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dark Shadows and Journey?

Dark Shadows has top notes of Neroli, heart notes of Saffron and Pepper, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedarwood, Sandalwood and Musk. Journey has top notes of Melon, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Saffron, Pepper and Celery, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Cypriol and Benzoin.