Fragrance comparison

Darkness vs Desir Pour Homme

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 238 ratings analysed

2 wins

Darkness

Bejar

3.005 votes

Rank #70,915 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Desir Pour Homme

Rochas

3.86233 votes

Rank #8,029 WoodyCitrus

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.
Desir Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Darkness2/3

Desir Pour Homme1/3

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: Desir Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DarknessBejar

Desir Pour HommeRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

3.86/ 5 · 233 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

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

42%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

211 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityDarkness

SillageDarkness

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value56

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

cacao77%

vanilla69%

anis61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and vanilla

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

AniseGrapefruitBitter Orange

Heart

CacaoCardamom

Base

VanillaCashmere WoodCedar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bitter Orange, Cedar and Cardamom. 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

Spring96

Summer66

Fall100

Winter57

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,029

PerfumerQuest

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerDesir Pour HommeHigher 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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Desir Pour Homme by Rochas opens with a zesty blast of grapefruit and anise before settling into a warm, powdery cacao heart. This woody oriental fragrance for men offers a unique, creamy sweetness that sits comfortably on the skin during the transition from day to evening. It is a reliable choice for cooler spring da…

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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 Desir Pour Homme?

Darkness takes 2 of 3 categories. Darkness is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes; Desir Pour Homme is rated 3.86/5 from 233 votes. Choose Darkness for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Desir Pour Homme for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Darkness or Desir Pour Homme?

Darkness lasts longest (Darkness 100/100, Desir Pour Homme 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Darkness or Desir Pour Homme?

Darkness projects furthest (Darkness 75/100, Desir Pour Homme 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Darkness and Desir Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and vanilla accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bitter Orange, Cedar and Cardamom.

Is Darkness or Desir Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Darkness and Desir Pour Homme?

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. Desir Pour Homme has top notes of Anise, Grapefruit and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Cacao and Cardamom, a base of Vanilla, Cashmere Wood and Cedar.