Fragrance comparison

Desert Liwa vs Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

Desert Liwa

Queen B

4.502 votes

Rank #46,781 AmberFruity

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55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum

Bath & Body Works

4.1376 votes

Rank #27,694 AmberFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 3 categories.

Desert Liwa
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Desert Liwa0/3

Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Desert LiwaQueen B

Dark Kiss Eau de ParfumBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 20%Want 55%

4.13/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 22%Had 15%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

58%Love

18%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityDark Kiss Eau de Parfum

SillageDark Kiss Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value70

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity88%

floral77%

rose65%

fresh53%

sweet42%

amber100%

fruity92%

musky84%

rose77%

sweet69%

smoky61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both amber, fruity and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BlackberryFruits

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyFruity NotesRose

Base6-8 hrs

AmberResinsSpicy NotesPowdery Notes

Top

BlackberryIncenseMirabelleBergamot

Heart

RoseAmberGeraniumPeony

Base

MuskBlack Vanilla HuskLabdanumResinsVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlackberry, Peony, Rose and Amber. Durations are only published for Desert Liwa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Spring23

Summer23

Fall100

Winter81

Day30

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#27,694

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDark Kiss Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desert Liwa by Queen B surprises anyone expecting dry desert sand. The first spray reveals tart blackberry and mixed sweet fruits before softening into fresh pink peony and garden rose. Underneath that juicy blossom bouquet, warm amber and smooth resins create a gentle, cozy foundation with a touch of cosmetic powder.…

Reviews →

This intense eau de parfum version delivers a heavy dose of dark berries and resinous smoke. It is a thick, sweet option built for freezing winter nights and casual evening hangouts. The scent clings to clothes for hours, making it a reliable cold-weather companion for anyone who appreciates dark, sugary profiles.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Desert Liwa or Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum?

Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 3 categories. Desert Liwa is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum is rated 4.13/5 from 76 votes. Choose Desert Liwa for a amber and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Desert Liwa or Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum?

Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum 70/100, Desert Liwa 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desert Liwa or Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum?

Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum 66/100, Desert Liwa 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desert Liwa and Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fruity and rose accords. Common notes include Blackberry, Peony, Rose and Amber.

Is Desert Liwa or Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Desert Liwa suits daytime wear; Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desert Liwa and Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum?

Desert Liwa has top notes of Blackberry and Fruits, heart notes of Peony, Fruity Notes and Rose, a base of Amber, Resins, Spicy Notes and Powdery Notes. Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum has top notes of Blackberry, Incense, Mirabelle and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Amber, Geranium and Peony, a base of Musk, Black Vanilla Husk, Labdanum and Resins.