Fragrance comparison

Eros Najim vs Dark Matter

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,246 ratings analysed

Eros Najim

Versace

3.831,241 votes

Rank #25,832 Warm SpicyCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Dark Matter

House of Cosmo

4.205 votes

Rank #51,067 EarthyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dark Matter takes 3 of 5 categories.

Eros Najim
Choose it for a warm spicy and caramel character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dark Matter
Choose it for a earthy and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Eros Najim1/5

Dark Matter3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dark Matter
Sillage & projection: Dark Matter
Value for money: Dark Matter
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Eros Najim

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eros NajimVersace

Dark MatterHouse of Cosmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 1,241 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

10%Hate

1,241 votes

80%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDark Matter

SillageDark Matter

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value67

Category winnerDark MatterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

caramel92%

citrus84%

oud77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

earthy100%

iris92%

woody84%

caramel77%

amber69%

lavender61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both caramel and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CaramelItalian Mandarin

Heart3-4 hrs

CardamomOud

Base8-10+ hrs

IncensePatchouliVetiver

Top20-30 mins

Cotton CandyCaramelCashmere Wood

Heart3-4 hrs

OrrisLavenderIncenseJasmineTobaccoViolet

Base8-10+ hrs

CypriolPatchouliVetiverAmbergrisLabdanumMuskOudSandalwood

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day34

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex13

Women4

Date 38%Party 31%Casual 18%Work 13%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 40%Party 33%Casual 17%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,832

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,067

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEros NajimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Eros Najim shifts the famous club DNA toward smoky woods. It hits hard at first. A bright burst of Italian mandarin cuts through warm, sticky caramel within seconds. That sharp citrus sweetness soon yields to spicy cardamom and a tame, beginner-friendly oud. Deep in the drydown, smoky incense and earthy patcho…

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Dark Matter by House of Cosmo hits the air with a bold collision of spun sugar and damp soil. The opening spray bursts with warm caramel, sugary cotton candy, and soft cashmere wood. Within twenty minutes, the sweet cloud meets an earthy wall of powdery orris root, violet, and smoldering incense. It feels rich. A deep…

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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, Eros Najim or Dark Matter?

Dark Matter takes 3 of 5 categories. Eros Najim is rated 3.83/5 from 1,241 votes; Dark Matter is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Eros Najim for a warm spicy and caramel character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Dark Matter for a earthy and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eros Najim or Dark Matter?

Dark Matter lasts longest (Dark Matter 80/100, Eros Najim 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eros Najim or Dark Matter?

Dark Matter projects furthest (Dark Matter 75/100, Eros Najim 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eros Najim and Dark Matter smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share caramel and amber accords. Common notes include Caramel, Oud, Incense and Patchouli.

Is Eros Najim or Dark Matter better for summer or winter?

Eros Najim suits evening wear; Dark Matter suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eros Najim and Dark Matter?

Eros Najim has top notes of Caramel and Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Cardamom and Oud, a base of Incense, Patchouli and Vetiver. Dark Matter has top notes of Cotton Candy, Caramel and Cashmere Wood, heart notes of Orris, Lavender, Incense and Jasmine, a base of Cypriol, Patchouli, Vetiver and Ambergris.