Fragrance comparison

Darkness vs Club

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

2 wins

Darkness

Bejar

3.005 votes

Rank #70,915 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Club

AMD Perfumes

3.508 votes

Rank #63,951 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Darkness takes 2 of 3 categories.

Darkness
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Club
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Darkness2/3

Club1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DarknessBejar

ClubAMD Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

3.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

60%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

38%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityDarkness

SillageDarkness

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitBitter Orange

Heart

Woody NotesAmberCedarGuaiac WoodCardamomBlack Amber

Base

VanillaSweet NotesMusk

Top

CinnamonCypressNutmegStyraxSaffronLavenderBergamotCardamom

Heart

JasmineAgarwoodCedarLily of the ValleyGeraniumTobaccoLabdanumFloral Notes

Base

VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodBenzoinLeatherGuaiac WoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amber, Cedar and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men57

Unisex29

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClubHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Darkness by Bejar starts with a sharp splash of bitter orange and grapefruit before settling into a warm core of cedar and black amber. A heavy base of sweet vanilla and musk anchors the blend. This fragrance fits cold winter evenings when you want a rich, dark woody trail that clings to a heavy coat.

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Club by AMD Perfumes is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Club was launched in 2022. Top notes are Cinnamon, Cypress, Nutmeg, Styrax, Saffron, Lavender, Bergamot, Cardamom, Grapefruit, Apple and Artemisia; middle notes are Jasmine, Agarwood, Cedar, Lily of the Valley, Geranium, Tobacco, Labdanum, Floral No…

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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, Darkness or Club?

Darkness takes 2 of 3 categories. Darkness is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes; Club is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose Darkness for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Club for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Darkness or Club?

Darkness lasts longest (Darkness 100/100, Club 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Darkness or Club?

Darkness projects furthest (Darkness 75/100, Club 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Darkness and Club smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amber, Cedar and Guaiac Wood.

Is Darkness or Club better for summer or winter?

Darkness suits day or night wear; Club suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Darkness and Club?

Darkness has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Woody Notes, Amber, Cedar and Guaiac Wood, a base of Vanilla, Sweet Notes and Musk. Club has top notes of Cinnamon, Cypress, Nutmeg and Styrax, heart notes of Jasmine, Agarwood, Cedar and Lily of the Valley, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Benzoin.