Dark Temptation vs The Baron
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
7%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Baron takes 3 of 5 categories.
Dark TemptationChoose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
The BaronChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dark Temptation2/5
The Baron3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- The Baron
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Baron
- Sillage & projection
- The Baron
- Value for money
- Dark Temptation
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dark Temptation
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dark TemptationAXEThe BaronEvyanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.40/ 5 · 1,371 votes
Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%
4.14/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 53%Had 19%Want 28%
Category winnerThe BaronRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
43%Like
6%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate
1,278 votes
52%Love
24%Like
10%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Baron
SillageThe Baron
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDark TemptationBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familysweet100%
vanilla92%
chocolate84%
warm spicy77%
amber69%
cacao61%
aromatic100%
citrus91%
white floral83%
fresh spicy74%
lavender65%
herbal56%
Scent match7%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CherryPearGingerCoriander
Heart
Red PepperSageBasil
Base
Dark ChocolateVanillaWhipped CreamAmberPatchouli
Top20-30 mins
LavenderBergamotLemonBasilCoriander
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomJasmineRoseSageCarnation
Base6-8 hrs
PatchouliCedarVetiverMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Sage, Basil and Patchouli. Durations are only published for The Baron, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring45
Summer31
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring78
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day78
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#1,886
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb
Launched—
Reviews180
Overall rank#21,474
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerDark TemptationHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDark Temptation by AXE opens with a surprising hit of cherry and pear before settling into a warm, gourmand heart of dark chocolate and vanilla. It is a mass-market fragrance that leans heavily on sweet, spicy notes. While it often faces stigma due to its accessibility, it offers a functional, easy-to-reach scent prof…
Reviews →The Baron by Evyan is a vintage aromatic cologne that pairs crisp citrus and garden herbs with a surprisingly lush floral heart. Sprayed on skin, it opens with a brisk snap of bergamot, tart lemon, and sharp lavender before settling into spicy carnation and powdery orange blossom. The dry-down stays grounded in clean …
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 Temptation or The Baron?
The Baron takes 3 of 5 categories. Dark Temptation is rated 3.40/5 from 1,371 votes; The Baron is rated 4.14/5 from 21 votes. Choose Dark Temptation for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose The Baron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Dark Temptation or The Baron?
The Baron lasts longest (The Baron 66/100, Dark Temptation 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dark Temptation or The Baron?
The Baron projects furthest (The Baron 63/100, Dark Temptation 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dark Temptation and The Baron smell similar?
Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Coriander, Sage, Basil and Patchouli.
Is Dark Temptation or The Baron better for summer or winter?
The Baron suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dark Temptation and The Baron?
Dark Temptation has top notes of Cherry, Pear, Ginger and Coriander, heart notes of Red Pepper, Sage and Basil, a base of Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, Whipped Cream and Amber. The Baron has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Basil, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Rose and Sage, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Vetiver and Musk.
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