Fragrance comparison

Dark Stellar vs Contralto

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 599 ratings analysed

Dark Stellar

House of Fragrances

—0 votes

Rank #72,902 WoodyBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

72%scent match

Closely related

Contralto

Sospiro Perfumes

4.51599 votes

Rank #909 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Dark Stellar
Choose it for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on note pyramid duration.
Contralto
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dark Stellar1/2

Contralto1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark StellarHouse of Fragrances

ContraltoSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.51/ 5 · 599 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

69%Love

19%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

599 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value39

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

balsamic92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

balsamic69%

musky61%

Scent match72%Closely related · both woody, balsamic and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomPink PepperClove

Heart3-4 hrs

Guaiac WoodChestnutJuniper

Base8-10+ hrs

Peru BalsamVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomPink PepperClove

Heart2-4 hrs

Juniper BerriesGuaiac WoodChestnut

Base6-10+ hrs

CashmeranVanillaPeru Balsam

Category winnerDark StellarLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day29

Night100

Spring100

Summer93

Fall0

Winter42

Day100

Night54

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 41%Party 26%Casual 22%Work 11%

Men15

Unisex58

Women27

Casual 34%Work 31%Date 23%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,902

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#909

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews72

Category winnerContraltoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark Stellar opens with an assertive flash of spicy pink pepper and clove, cut by a crisp flicker of orange blossom. The opening feels lively and sharp. Once the initial alcohol lifts, the scent settles into a smoky core of roasted chestnut, guaiac wood, and aromatic juniper needles. The base anchors deep into sweet v…

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Sospiro Contralto opens with a bright flash of clean orange blossom and tingling pink pepper before warming up into something far cozier. The first hour brings a crisp, luxury bar soap freshness backed by aromatic juniper berries and a hint of warm clove. As the fragrance settles onto your skin, roasted chestnut and g…

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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.

Do Dark Stellar and Contralto smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, balsamic and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper, Clove and Guaiac Wood.

Is Dark Stellar or Contralto better for summer or winter?

Dark Stellar suits evening wear; Contralto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Stellar and Contralto?

Dark Stellar has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper and Clove, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Chestnut and Juniper, a base of Peru Balsam and Vanilla. Contralto has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper and Clove, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Guaiac Wood and Chestnut, a base of Cashmeran, Vanilla and Peru Balsam.