Fragrance comparison

Eau de l'Angelus vs Darshan

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Eau de l'Angelus

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.754 votes

Rank #41,068 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Darshan

ATTAR. Alma de Perfume

5.001 votes

Rank #50,907 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Eau de l'Angelus
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Darshan
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Eau de l'Angelus2/4

Darshan2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Darshan
Sillage & projection: Darshan
Value for money: Eau de l'Angelus
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de l'Angelus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de l'AngelusLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

DarshanATTAR. Alma de Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 3%Want 84%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityDarshan

SillageDarshan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEau de l'AngelusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

balsamic77%

woody69%

amber61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

balsamic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

OrangeCitruses

Heart1 to 2 hours

MyrrhElemi resin

Base3 to 4 hours

Vanilla AbsoluteCedar

Top

CitrusesIncenseCardamom

Heart

CedarBrazilian RosewoodMyrrh

Base

SandalwoodMuskBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Myrrh and Cedar. Durations are only published for Eau de l'Angelus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,068

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#50,907

PerfumerRosario Escobar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau de l'AngelusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de l'Angelus by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a citrus gourmand fragrance built around juicy top notes of orange and bright citruses over a resinous, comforting base. It opens with an uplifting burst of fresh-peeled orange before easing into a warm core of myrrh and elemi resin. As the aromatic sharpness softens,…

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Darshan opens with bright citrus and cardamom, then moves quickly into incense, myrrh, and dry woods. It reads warm, resinous, and quietly smoky, with sandalwood, musk, and benzoin giving the base a smoother finish. This suits someone who enjoys woody spicy fragrances with a meditative, slightly balsamic character. It…

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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, Eau de l'Angelus or Darshan?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Eau de l'Angelus is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Darshan is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Eau de l'Angelus for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Darshan for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de l'Angelus or Darshan?

Darshan lasts longest (Darshan 80/100, Eau de l'Angelus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de l'Angelus or Darshan?

Darshan projects furthest (Darshan 75/100, Eau de l'Angelus 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de l'Angelus and Darshan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and balsamic accords. Common notes include Citruses, Myrrh and Cedar.

Is Eau de l'Angelus or Darshan better for summer or winter?

Eau de l'Angelus suits day or night wear; Darshan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de l'Angelus and Darshan?

Eau de l'Angelus has top notes of Orange and Citruses, heart notes of Myrrh and Elemi resin, a base of Vanilla Absolute and Cedar. Darshan has top notes of Citruses, Incense and Cardamom, heart notes of Cedar, Brazilian Rosewood and Myrrh, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Benzoin.