Fragrance comparison

Darkness vs H The Exclusive Black Tier

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 301 ratings analysed

Darkness

Lapp Fragrances

4.004 votes

Rank #54,506 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

H The Exclusive Black Tier

Roja Dove

4.16297 votes

Rank #1,920 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

H The Exclusive Black Tier takes 2 of 2 categories.

Darkness
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.
H The Exclusive Black Tier
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Darkness0/2

H The Exclusive Black Tier2/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: H The Exclusive Black Tier
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: H The Exclusive Black Tier

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DarknessLapp Fragrances

H The Exclusive Black TierRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 4%Want 96%

4.16/ 5 · 297 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

64%Love

15%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageH The Exclusive Black Tier

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value42

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SpruceBergamotOpoponax

Heart

MyrrhMarjoramAgarwood (Oud)

Base

AmberSandalwoodMusk

Top

Bergamot

Heart

RaspberryRose de MaiVioletJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinSuedeVanillaMyrrhMuskCashmere WoodOpoponax

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Opoponax, Myrrh and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring43

Summer14

Fall87

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men76

Unisex19

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,506

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,920

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerH The Exclusive Black TierHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Darkness by Lapp Fragrances opens with a sharp, resinous blast of spruce and bergamot. As it settles, it reveals a dark, woody heart of oud and myrrh, anchored by a deep base of amber, sandalwood, and musk. This is a cold-weather scent that brings a moody, forest-like atmosphere to your skin, ideal for evening wear du…

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H The Exclusive Black Tier is a dark amber oud with a plush suede texture, powdered florals, and a soft raspberry tint running through the heart. It opens resinous and smoky, then settles into something smoother, warmer, and more polished. This usually suits dressier wear, cooler weather, and anyone who enjoys rich o…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Darkness or H The Exclusive Black Tier?

H The Exclusive Black Tier takes 2 of 2 categories. Darkness is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; H The Exclusive Black Tier is rated 4.16/5 from 297 votes. Choose Darkness for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose H The Exclusive Black Tier for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which projects more, Darkness or H The Exclusive Black Tier?

H The Exclusive Black Tier projects furthest (H The Exclusive Black Tier 76/100, Darkness 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Darkness and H The Exclusive Black Tier smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Opoponax, Myrrh and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Darkness or H The Exclusive Black Tier better for summer or winter?

Darkness suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Darkness and H The Exclusive Black Tier?

Darkness has top notes of Spruce, Bergamot and Opoponax, heart notes of Myrrh, Marjoram and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Musk. H The Exclusive Black Tier has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Rose de Mai, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Suede and Vanilla.