Fragrance comparison

Darkincense vs Eldritch

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 194 ratings analysed

Darkincense

Panah London

3.4416 votes

Rank #49,299 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Eldritch

Pineward Perfumes

3.87178 votes

Rank #30,054 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eldritch takes 4 of 5 categories.

Darkincense
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Eldritch
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Darkincense1/5

Eldritch4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DarkincensePanah London

EldritchPineward Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 14%Had 1%Want 85%

3.87/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

Category winnerEldritchRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

13%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

19%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

37%Love

34%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

178 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityEldritch

SillageDarkincense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price value49

Category winnerEldritchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky91%

fresh spicy83%

animalic74%

balsamic65%

warm spicy56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

smoky77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, smoky and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegPepperFirLaurels

Heart

SmokeHoneyLeather

Base

IncenseMyrrhAnimal notesAmbergris

Notes

LeatherMyrrhFirSmokePatchouliPine needlesOolong teaOpoponaxOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFir, Smoke, Leather and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall57

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex25

Women13

Men51

Unisex47

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,299

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#30,054

PerfumerNicholas Nilsson

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEldritchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Panah London Darkincense opens with a sharp burst of cracked nutmeg, black pepper, and green fir needles that cuts straight through crisp autumn air. As the initial spice settles, smoky leather and a slow trickle of golden honey emerge, softening the resinous structure. The dry-down relies on rich myrrh, dark incense,…

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Eldritch by Pineward Perfumes wraps the wearer in a dense, mossy dampness that feels like walking through an ancient coniferous woods after heavy rain. It balances a strong pine needles note with the earthy warmth of myrrh and opoponax. Perfect for cold autumn days, this scent suits those who prefer dark forest atmosp…

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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, Darkincense or Eldritch?

Eldritch takes 4 of 5 categories. Darkincense is rated 3.44/5 from 16 votes; Eldritch is rated 3.87/5 from 178 votes. Choose Darkincense for a amber and smoky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Eldritch for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Darkincense or Eldritch?

They last about the same: Eldritch 75/100, Darkincense 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Darkincense or Eldritch?

Darkincense projects furthest (Darkincense 65/100, Eldritch 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Darkincense and Eldritch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, smoky and balsamic accords. Common notes include Fir, Smoke, Leather and Myrrh.

Is Darkincense or Eldritch better for summer or winter?

Darkincense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Darkincense and Eldritch?

Darkincense has top notes of Nutmeg, Pepper, Fir and Laurels, heart notes of Smoke, Honey and Leather, a base of Incense, Myrrh, Animal notes and Ambergris. Eldritch features Leather, Myrrh, Fir, Smoke and Patchouli.