Fragrance comparison

Dark Side vs Woud And Mood Absolute

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 148 ratings analysed

Dark Side

Richard

3.5746 votes

Rank #20,488 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Woud And Mood Absolute

Unique'e Luxury

4.66102 votes

Rank #2,567 WoodyOud

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Woud And Mood Absolute takes 5 of 7 categories.

Dark Side
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Woud And Mood Absolute
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dark Side2/7

Woud And Mood Absolute5/7

Ratings & consensus: Woud And Mood Absolute
Community sentiment: Woud And Mood Absolute
Longevity: Woud And Mood Absolute
Sillage & projection: Woud And Mood Absolute
Value for money: Dark Side
Versatility: Dark Side
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Woud And Mood Absolute

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark SideRichard

Woud And Mood AbsoluteUnique'e Luxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 36%Had 15%Want 48%

4.66/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 42%Had 3%Want 55%

Category winnerWoud And Mood AbsoluteRating 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

82%Love

9%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

102 votes

Category winnerWoud And Mood AbsoluteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityWoud And Mood Absolute

SillageWoud And Mood Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value35

Category winnerDark SideBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

smoky84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

woody100%

oud92%

amber84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AmbroxanCitrusesAmbergris

Heart

gunpowderHinoki

Base

LeatherGuaiac Wood

Top20-30 mins

SaffronCitrusesHerbal Notes

Heart3-5 hrs

Guaiac WoodBenzoinPatchouliLabdanum

Base10-14+ hrs

OudLeatherMuskAmberNagarmotha

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Leather and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Woud And Mood Absolute, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall93

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring40

Summer12

Fall74

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerDark SideMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex65

Women9

Men68

Unisex22

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,488

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#2,567

PerfumerGökhan Şimşek

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerWoud And Mood AbsoluteHigher 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…

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Unique'e Luxury Woud And Mood Absolute delivers an unapologetic wall of deep timber and dark resin. The first spray releases a sharp solvent lift paired with bright citruses, biting herbal notes, and medicinal saffron. Give it five minutes. The aggressive top settles as rich guaiac wood, earthy patchouli, and golden b…

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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 Woud And Mood Absolute?

Woud And Mood Absolute takes 5 of 7 categories. Dark Side is rated 3.57/5 from 46 votes; Woud And Mood Absolute is rated 4.66/5 from 102 votes. Choose Dark Side for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Woud And Mood Absolute for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Side or Woud And Mood Absolute?

Woud And Mood Absolute lasts longest (Woud And Mood Absolute 90/100, Dark Side 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Side or Woud And Mood Absolute?

Woud And Mood Absolute projects furthest (Woud And Mood Absolute 84/100, Dark Side 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Side and Woud And Mood Absolute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Leather and Guaiac Wood.

Is Dark Side or Woud And Mood Absolute better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dark Side is the stronger pick. For winter, Woud And Mood Absolute is the stronger pick. Dark Side suits daytime wear; Woud And Mood Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Side and Woud And Mood Absolute?

Dark Side has top notes of Ambroxan, Citruses and Ambergris, heart notes of gunpowder and Hinoki, a base of Leather and Guaiac Wood. Woud And Mood Absolute has top notes of Saffron, Citruses and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Benzoin, Patchouli and Labdanum, a base of Oud, Leather, Musk and Amber.