Fragrance comparison

Darkness vs Ferragosto

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Darkness

Bejar

3.005 votes

Rank #70,915 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Ferragosto

Vilena Profumi

4.333 votes

Rank #59,410 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ferragosto takes 2 of 3 categories.

Darkness
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ferragosto
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Darkness0/3

Ferragosto2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DarknessBejar

FerragostoVilena Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 5%Want 75%

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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageFerragosto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

ozonic100%

aquatic90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

citrus60%

fresh50%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

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

WatermelonMelonBitter OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

Ozonic notesBlack PepperCardamomCedarFir

Base

oak mossSea Salt

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

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,410

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFerragostoHigher 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.

Reviews →

This creation opens with a splash of fresh watermelon and crisp melon, capturing the spirit of a sunny Italian coast. The initial sweetness quickly settles as bitter orange and grapefruit add a tart, zesty bite. As it sits on the skin, dry cedar and sharp fir needles emerge to ground the watery top notes, while black …

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 Ferragosto?

Ferragosto takes 2 of 3 categories. Darkness is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes; Ferragosto is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Darkness for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ferragosto for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Darkness or Ferragosto?

They last about the same: Darkness 100/100, Ferragosto 100/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Darkness or Ferragosto?

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

Do Darkness and Ferragosto smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bitter Orange, Cedar and Cardamom.

Is Darkness or Ferragosto better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Darkness and Ferragosto?

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. Ferragosto has top notes of Watermelon, Melon, Bitter Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Ozonic notes, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Cedar, a base of oak moss and Sea Salt.