Fragrance comparison

Dimlight vs Faraó Ramsés I

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 79 ratings analysed

Dimlight

Voyager

4.0019 votes

Rank #39,169 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Faraó Ramsés I

Bharara

4.5360 votes

Rank #8,920 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Faraó Ramsés I takes 4 of 5 categories.

Dimlight
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Faraó Ramsés I
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dimlight1/5

Faraó Ramsés I4/5

Ratings & consensus: Faraó Ramsés I
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Faraó Ramsés I
Sillage & projection: Faraó Ramsés I
Value for money: Dimlight
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Faraó Ramsés I

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DimlightVoyager

Faraó Ramsés IBharara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 67%

4.53/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 26%Had 3%Want 71%

Category winnerFaraó Ramsés IRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

21%Like

21%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

70%Love

20%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityFaraó Ramsés I

SillageFaraó Ramsés I

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value35

Category winnerDimlightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy91%

almond83%

rum74%

sweet65%

powdery56%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

tobacco69%

rum61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RumAlmondCardamom

Heart

OakTobacco

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodVanilla

Top

RumCardamomPink PepperBlack PepperBergamot

Heart

TobaccoTonka BeanAmberCypriol OilPatchouli

Base

VanillaSandalwoodCaramelCedarwoodMoss

InformationalShared notesRum, Cardamom, Tobacco and Sandalwood. 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

Winter88

Day71

Night100

Spring57

Summer26

Fall79

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,169

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#8,920

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerFaraó Ramsés IHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dimlight by Voyager opens with a sharp kick of dark rum, spiced cardamom, and crushed bitter almond. As the booze settles, dry tobacco and charred oak emerge in the heart, giving the scent a smoky, woody character that cuts through cold air. The base lingers on cedarwood, sandalwood, and a subtle touch of vanilla that…

Reviews →

Faraó Ramsés I by Bharara is a Woody Spicy scent designed for men who want high performance. Opening with a bold mixture of rum and cardamom, it settles into a deep tobacco and tonka bean heart. Best suited for cold weather and evening wear, it offers a powerful presence that commands attention throughout the night.

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, Dimlight or Faraó Ramsés I?

Faraó Ramsés I takes 4 of 5 categories. Dimlight is rated 4.00/5 from 19 votes; Faraó Ramsés I is rated 4.53/5 from 60 votes. Choose Dimlight for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Faraó Ramsés I for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dimlight or Faraó Ramsés I?

Faraó Ramsés I lasts longest (Faraó Ramsés I 87/100, Dimlight 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dimlight or Faraó Ramsés I?

Faraó Ramsés I projects furthest (Faraó Ramsés I 81/100, Dimlight 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dimlight and Faraó Ramsés I smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Rum, Cardamom, Tobacco and Sandalwood.

Is Dimlight or Faraó Ramsés I better for summer or winter?

Dimlight suits evening wear; Faraó Ramsés I suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dimlight and Faraó Ramsés I?

Dimlight has top notes of Rum, Almond and Cardamom, heart notes of Oak and Tobacco, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Vanilla. Faraó Ramsés I has top notes of Rum, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Amber and Cypriol Oil, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Caramel and Cedarwood.