Darkness vs Emerald Shine
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.
DarknessChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Emerald ShineChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Darkness1/3
Emerald Shine1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Darkness
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Emerald Shine
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DarknessBejarEmerald ShineThe FragranceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
4.20/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 53%Had 6%Want 42%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
60%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
60%Love
20%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
7%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDarkness
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
vanilla61%
citrus100%
aromatic86%
warm spicy72%
fresh spicy58%
woody44%
leather30%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotGrapefruitBitter Orange
Heart
Woody NotesAmberCedarGuaiac WoodCardamomBlack Amber
Base
VanillaSweet NotesMusk
Top
Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
JuniperCardamomSaffronFrankincense
Base
Agarwood (Oud)LeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliVetiverCedarGuaiac WoodAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Amber and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer30
Fall90
Winter50
Day100
Night50
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#70,915
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#38,545
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerEmerald ShineHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDarkness 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.
Reviews →Emerald Shine by The Fragrance opens with bright grapefruit, mandarin orange, and sharp bergamot. That initial citrus spray settles within minutes into a dry aromatic heart of juniper, green cardamom, saffron, and resinous frankincense. As the fragrance warms on skin, clean agarwood, earthy cypriol oil, and smooth lea…
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, Darkness or Emerald Shine?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Darkness is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes; Emerald Shine is rated 4.20/5 from 15 votes. Choose Darkness for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Emerald Shine for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Darkness or Emerald Shine?
Darkness lasts longest (Darkness 100/100, Emerald Shine 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Darkness or Emerald Shine?
Projection is very close: Darkness 75/100, Emerald Shine 75/100 for sillage.
Do Darkness and Emerald Shine smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Amber and Cedar.
Is Darkness or Emerald Shine better for summer or winter?
Darkness suits day or night wear; Emerald Shine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Darkness and Emerald Shine?
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. Emerald Shine has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper, Cardamom, Saffron and Frankincense, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Patchouli.
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