Fragrance comparison

Dusk vs Dawn

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Dusk

Mar Galliti

3.676 votes

Rank #52,689 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Dawn

Mar Galliti

3.754 votes

Rank #53,611 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dawn takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dusk
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dawn
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dusk1/4

Dawn3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DuskMar Galliti

DawnMar Galliti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 2%Had 0%Want 98%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDawn

SillageDawn

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

green69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

herbal69%

earthy61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

DillLime

Heart2-3 hrs

MimosaLemon BalmChamomileJasmineTulsiYlang-Ylang

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverAngelicaOakmoss

Top20-30 mins

LimeDillPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Lemon BalmSageChamomileTulsi

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverCognacLabdanum

Category winnerDawnLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Casual 43%Work 31%Date 17%Party 9%

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Casual 46%Work 31%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,689

PerfumerZita Gyurokovics

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#53,611

PerfumerZita Gyurokovics

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDuskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dusk by Mar Galliti opens with an unapologetic snap of crushed garden dill and tart lime peel. It is raw and green. The first two minutes hit sharp, almost like snapping fresh vegetable stalks after rain. Soon, herbal lemon balm and soothing chamomile soften the edges, supported by honeyed mimosa petals and a touch of…

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Mar Galliti Dawn smells like stepping into a cold, misty herb garden right as the sun breaks over the tree line. The initial spray hits with a brisk snap of sour lime, crushed green dill, and a prickle of pink pepper. It is sharp and medicinal for the first three minutes before settling down. As your skin warms the oi…

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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, Dusk or Dawn?

Dawn takes 3 of 4 categories. Dusk is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Dawn is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Dusk for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dawn for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dusk or Dawn?

Dawn lasts longest (Dawn 90/100, Dusk 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dusk or Dawn?

Dawn projects furthest (Dawn 75/100, Dusk 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dusk and Dawn smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Dill, Lime, Lemon Balm and Chamomile.

Is Dusk or Dawn better for summer or winter?

Dusk suits daytime wear; Dawn suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dusk and Dawn?

Dusk has top notes of Dill and Lime, heart notes of Mimosa, Lemon Balm, Chamomile and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Angelica and Oakmoss. Dawn has top notes of Lime, Dill and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lemon Balm, Sage, Chamomile and Tulsi, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cognac and Labdanum.