Fragrance comparison

Darknet vs X Version

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

Darknet

Shirley May

4.1712 votes

Rank #47,589 MuskyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

X Version

Just Jack

3.9624 votes

Rank #23,580 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

X Version takes 4 of 5 categories.

Darknet
Choose it for a musky and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.
X Version
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Darknet1/5

X Version4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DarknetShirley May

X VersionJust Jack

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 37%Had 30%Want 33%

3.96/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 60%Had 6%Want 35%

Category winnerDarknetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

50%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityX Version

SillageX Version

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value88

Category winnerX VersionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

lavender90%

powdery80%

mossy70%

woody60%

earthy50%

warm spicy100%

cinnamon92%

earthy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both earthy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderCedarVetiverGingerSandalwood

Heart

AniseCardamomCinnamon

Base

MuskMoss

Top

GingerPink PepperCardamom

Heart

Jasmine SambacOrrisHedione

Base

CinnamonVetiverMoss

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Ginger, Cardamom and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night63

Spring54

Summer69

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night91

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,580

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerX VersionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Darknet by Shirley May opens with a sharp burst of fresh lavender and ginger, establishing a clean, spicy introduction. As it settles onto the skin, the fragrance transitions into a warm woody heart of cedar and sandalwood, supported by a distinct anise note that adds a subtle herbal sweetness. It finishes with an ear…

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Just Jack X Version offers a dry, spicy experience built around cardamom and earthy vetiver. This fragrance brings a sharp, woody profile that suits cool autumn mornings and casual office wear. While the starting spray feels sharp and synthetic, the fragrance soon settles into a warm, mossy dry-down that punches far a…

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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, Darknet or X Version?

X Version takes 4 of 5 categories. Darknet is rated 4.17/5 from 12 votes; X Version is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes. Choose Darknet for a musky and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose X Version for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Darknet or X Version?

X Version lasts longest (X Version 73/100, Darknet 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Darknet or X Version?

X Version projects furthest (X Version 60/100, Darknet 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Darknet and X Version smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy and woody accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Ginger, Cardamom and Cinnamon.

Is Darknet or X Version better for summer or winter?

Darknet suits daytime wear; X Version suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Darknet and X Version?

Darknet has top notes of Lavender, Cedar, Vetiver and Ginger, heart notes of Anise, Cardamom and Cinnamon, a base of Musk and Moss. X Version has top notes of Ginger, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Orris and Hedione, a base of Cinnamon, Vetiver and Moss.