Fragrance comparison

Dark Side vs Monaco Parfums Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 60 ratings analysed

Dark Side

Richard

3.5746 votes

Rank #20,488 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Monaco Parfums Man

Monaco Parfums

3.7114 votes

Rank #59,636 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monaco Parfums Man takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dark Side
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Monaco Parfums Man
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dark Side2/5

Monaco Parfums Man3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark SideRichard

Monaco Parfums ManMonaco Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 36%Had 15%Want 48%

3.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 41%Had 22%Want 37%

Category winnerMonaco Parfums ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

39%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

14%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityDark Side

SillageMonaco Parfums Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMonaco Parfums ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

smoky84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

marine70%

woody60%

fresh50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AmbroxanCitrusesAmbergris

Heart

gunpowderHinoki

Base

LeatherGuaiac Wood

Top

CitrusesBergamot

Heart

Sea NotesAllspicePine TreeMagnolia

Base

VetiverAmbroxanLeather

InformationalShared notesAmbroxan, Citruses and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall93

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer71

Fall71

Winter0

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex65

Women9

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,488

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#59,636

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDark SideHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark 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 →

Monaco Parfums Man opens with a sharp burst of juicy bergamot and bright citruses that instantly brings to mind a brisk morning on the Mediterranean coastline. As the initial spray settles, cool sea notes blend with fresh green pine tree and a pinch of warm allspice, giving the heart a breezy, aromatic character. The …

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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 Side or Monaco Parfums Man?

Monaco Parfums Man takes 3 of 5 categories. Dark Side is rated 3.57/5 from 46 votes; Monaco Parfums Man is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes. Choose Dark Side for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Monaco Parfums Man for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Side or Monaco Parfums Man?

Dark Side lasts longest (Dark Side 63/100, Monaco Parfums Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Side or Monaco Parfums Man?

Monaco Parfums Man projects furthest (Monaco Parfums Man 62/100, Dark Side 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Side and Monaco Parfums Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Ambroxan, Citruses and Leather.

Is Dark Side or Monaco Parfums Man better for summer or winter?

Dark Side suits daytime wear; Monaco Parfums Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Side and Monaco Parfums Man?

Dark Side has top notes of Ambroxan, Citruses and Ambergris, heart notes of gunpowder and Hinoki, a base of Leather and Guaiac Wood. Monaco Parfums Man has top notes of Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Sea Notes, Allspice, Pine Tree and Magnolia, a base of Vetiver, Ambroxan and Leather.