Fragrance comparison

Darley vs Molto

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 949 ratings analysed

Darley

Parfums de Marly

4.08884 votes

Rank #3,770 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Molto

Missoni

4.2465 votes

Rank #10,760 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Molto takes 6 of 7 categories.

Darley
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Molto
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Darley1/7

Molto6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DarleyParfums de Marly

MoltoMissoni

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 884 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.24/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%

Category winnerMoltoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

884 votes

54%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerMoltoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMolto

SillageMolto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMoltoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MintBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCinnamonAfrican Orange FlowerRoseRosemary

Base5-8 hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwoodAmberGuaiac WoodPatchouli

Top

Palisander RosewoodAmalfi LemonBergamotAfrican Orange Flower

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangCarnationRoseHeliotropeNeroliJasmine

Base

BenzoinTonka BeanAmberMuskPatchouliVanilleVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Cinnamon and African Orange Flower. Durations are only published for Darley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall0

Winter35

Day100

Night41

Spring20

Summer20

Fall93

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerMoltoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex20

Women3

Work 39%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,770

PerfumerFrancis Deleamont

Launched—

Reviews139

Overall rank#10,760

PerfumerTristan Brando

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerDarleyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Darley strikes an immediate balance between brisk barbershop cleanliness and creamy oriental warmth. The first spritz unleashes a sharp flash of Amalfi lemon alongside cooling garden mint and sparkling bergamot. Within minutes, that citrus bite softens into an aromatic heart of French lavender, sweet …

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Molto Missoni is a rich amber spicy floral with a distinctly vintage feel. It opens sharp and slightly medicinal, then settles into warm cinnamon, powdery heliotrope, soft florals, patchouli, and a sweet ambered vanilla base. It suits shoppers who enjoy character, texture, and a more dressed-up style of perfume. With …

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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, Darley or Molto?

Molto takes 6 of 7 categories. Darley is rated 4.08/5 from 884 votes; Molto is rated 4.24/5 from 65 votes. Choose Darley for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Molto for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Darley or Molto?

Molto lasts longest (Molto 75/100, Darley 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Darley or Molto?

Molto projects furthest (Molto 72/100, Darley 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Darley and Molto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Cinnamon and African Orange Flower.

Is Darley or Molto better for summer or winter?

For summer, Darley is the stronger pick. For winter, Molto is the stronger pick. Darley suits daytime wear; Molto suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Darley and Molto?

Darley has top notes of Mint, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, African Orange Flower and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Amber and Guaiac Wood. Molto has top notes of Palisander Rosewood, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Cinnamon, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk.