Dark Side vs Casanova
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Casanova takes 5 of 7 categories.
Dark SideChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CasanovaChoose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Dark Side2/7
Casanova5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Casanova
- Community sentiment
- Casanova
- Longevity
- Casanova
- Sillage & projection
- Casanova
- Value for money
- Dark Side
- Versatility
- Dark Side
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Casanova
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dark SideRichardCasanovaTiziana TerenziWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.57/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 36%Had 15%Want 48%
3.82/ 5 · 853 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerCasanovaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
39%Like
17%Ok
17%Dislike
4%Hate
46 votes
36%Love
39%Like
8%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate
744 votes
Category winnerCasanovaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCasanova
SillageCasanova
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDark SideBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
smoky84%
citrus77%
aromatic69%
musky61%
amber100%
powdery91%
woody83%
musky74%
sweet65%
animalic56%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, woody and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AmbroxanCitrusesAmbergris
Heart
gunpowderHinoki
Base
LeatherGuaiac Wood
Top
Powdery NotesFig LeafOrchidBergamotJasmine
Heart
AmbergrisMyrrhLeatherCardamomPink PepperGuaiac WoodVanilla
Base
AmbroxanWhite MuskCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanOakmoss
InformationalShared notesAmbroxan, Ambergris, Leather and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer80
Fall93
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter61
Day–
Night–
Category winnerDark SideMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#20,525
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#4,459
PerfumerPaolo Terenzi
Launched—
Reviews54
Category winnerCasanovaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDark Side by Richard is a modern leather-centric fragrance featuring sharp citrus and synthetic woods. Launched in 2021, it offers a stark, industrial profile built on ambroxan, gunpowder, and hinoki. This unisex scent performs best in temperate spring weather, providing a crisp and acidic experience that avoids tradi…
Reviews →Casanova opens with bergamot, fig leaf and florals, then quickly settles into a powdery amber heart with soft spice, leather and a musky woody base. On skin it usually reads smooth, elegant and slightly warm rather than loud. This suits shoppers who enjoy polished powdery ambers with a dressed-up feel. Sampling first …
Reviews →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 Side or Casanova?
Casanova takes 5 of 7 categories. Dark Side is rated 3.57/5 from 46 votes; Casanova is rated 3.82/5 from 853 votes. Choose Dark Side for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Casanova for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Dark Side or Casanova?
Casanova lasts longest (Casanova 73/100, Dark Side 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dark Side or Casanova?
Casanova projects furthest (Casanova 66/100, Dark Side 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dark Side and Casanova smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Ambroxan, Ambergris, Leather and Guaiac Wood.
Is Dark Side or Casanova better for summer or winter?
For summer, Dark Side is the stronger pick. For winter, Dark Side is the stronger pick. Dark Side suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dark Side and Casanova?
Dark Side has top notes of Ambroxan, Citruses and Ambergris, heart notes of gunpowder and Hinoki, a base of Leather and Guaiac Wood. Casanova has top notes of Powdery Notes, Fig Leaf, Orchid and Bergamot, heart notes of Ambergris, Myrrh, Leather and Cardamom, a base of Ambroxan, White Musk, Cedar and Amber.
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