Fragrance comparison

Dark Shadows vs Versace Man

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,938 ratings analysed

Dark Shadows

Panthenol EXTRA

3.577 votes

Rank #52,272 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Versace Man

Versace

4.041,931 votes

Rank #385 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Versace Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dark Shadows
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Versace Man
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Dark Shadows1/4

Versace Man3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark ShadowsPanthenol EXTRA

Versace ManVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%

4.04/ 5 · 1,931 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

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

51%Love

36%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

1,799 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityVersace Man

SillageVersace Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value60

Category winnerDark ShadowsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

aromatic69%

metallic61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

tobacco84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match41%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

PepperAngelicaNeroliBergamot

Heart

SaffronCardamom

Base

TobaccoAmberCashmere WoodLabdanum

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Saffron and Pepper. 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

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

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

Men88

Unisex8

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,272

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#385

PerfumerDomitille Michalon Bertier

Launched—

Reviews236

Category winnerVersace ManHigher 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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Versace Man is a dry woody spicy scent that rejects the fresh citrus trends of its era. Domitille Michalon Bertier builds the fragrance around a prominent tobacco note, surrounding it with fresh pepper and warm saffron. It is designed for autumn evenings, offering a distinctive option for men seeking a dark scent prof…

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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 Versace Man?

Versace Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Dark Shadows is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes; Versace Man is rated 4.04/5 from 1,931 votes. Choose Dark Shadows for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Versace Man for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dark Shadows or Versace Man?

Versace Man lasts longest (Versace Man 72/100, Dark Shadows 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Shadows or Versace Man?

Versace Man projects furthest (Versace Man 65/100, Dark Shadows 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Shadows and Versace Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Saffron and Pepper.

Is Dark Shadows or Versace Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dark Shadows and Versace Man?

Dark Shadows has top notes of Neroli, heart notes of Saffron and Pepper, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedarwood, Sandalwood and Musk. Versace Man has top notes of Pepper, Angelica, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Saffron and Cardamom, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Cashmere Wood and Labdanum.