Anna Zworykina Perfumes
Rank #33,775 Fresh SpicyAromatic
Dark Side of the Goddess vs Ravel
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ravel takes 4 of 5 categories.
Dark Side of the GoddessChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
RavelChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dark Side of the Goddess1/5
Ravel4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Ravel
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ravel
- Sillage & projection
- Ravel
- Value for money
- Ravel
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dark Side of the Goddess
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dark Side of the GoddessAnna Zworykina PerfumesRavelO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 20%Had 8%Want 72%
4.76/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 6%Had 69%Want 24%
Category winnerRavelRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
37%Like
5%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
57 votes
94%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
6%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRavel
SillageRavel
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRavelBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
balsamic77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
floral100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
patchouli77%
aromatic69%
balsamic61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
MyrrhBay LeafIncenseNutmegMarigoldCassiaJasminePatchouliMyrtleCedarSandalwood
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
FlowersMarigoldPatchouliGreen NotesHerbal NotesWoodsy NotesBay LeafMusk
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesBay Leaf, Marigold and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring19
Summer56
Fall100
Winter50
Day50
Night100
Spring83
Summer50
Fall100
Winter83
Day71
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,775
PerfumerAnna Zworykina
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#36,683
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDark Side of the GoddessHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDark Side of the Goddess by Anna Zworykina Perfumes starts with a sharp, medicinal burst of green bay leaf and dry myrtle before sinking into a thick, dark cloud of unburnt myrrh and dusty cedar. As it warms on the skin, a peppery warmth of nutmeg and cassia breaks up the heavy balsamic shadows, allowing a quiet marig…
Reviews →Ravel by O Boticário is a classic floral green perfume that opens with a crisp wave of crushed herbal notes, aromatic bay leaf, and bitter green foliage. The heart introduces a vibrant marigold blossom paired with soft mixed flowers, bringing a warm, sunny quality to the sharp botanical opening. As the scent settles o…
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 of the Goddess or Ravel?
Ravel takes 4 of 5 categories. Dark Side of the Goddess is rated 4.21/5 from 57 votes; Ravel is rated 4.76/5 from 17 votes. Choose Dark Side of the Goddess for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ravel for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Dark Side of the Goddess or Ravel?
Ravel lasts longest (Ravel 88/100, Dark Side of the Goddess 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dark Side of the Goddess or Ravel?
Ravel projects furthest (Ravel 87/100, Dark Side of the Goddess 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dark Side of the Goddess and Ravel smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf, Marigold and Patchouli.
Is Dark Side of the Goddess or Ravel better for summer or winter?
Dark Side of the Goddess suits evening wear; Ravel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dark Side of the Goddess and Ravel?
Dark Side of the Goddess features Myrrh, Bay Leaf, Incense, Nutmeg and Marigold. Ravel features Flowers, Marigold, Patchouli, Green Notes and Herbal Notes.
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