Fragrance comparison

Faberge Darling II vs French Fatale

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

Faberge Darling II

Brut Parfums Prestige

4.205 votes

Rank #57,382 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

French Fatale

Le Parfum Citoyen

4.147 votes

Rank #47,923 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

French Fatale takes 2 of 3 categories.

Faberge Darling II
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
French Fatale
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Faberge Darling II1/3

French Fatale2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Faberge Darling II
Sillage & projection: French Fatale
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: French Fatale

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Faberge Darling IIBrut Parfums Prestige

French FataleLe Parfum Citoyen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 5%Had 10%Want 86%

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 27%Had 13%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

43%Love

29%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityFaberge Darling II

SillageFrench Fatale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

floral61%

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

amber69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green AccordPeachBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeOrange Blossom

Heart

CyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseJasmine

Base

SandalwoodCedarCivetAmber

Top15 to 30 minutes

Orange BlossomMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineTuberoseSolar NotesYlang-Ylang

Base3 to 5 hours

CedarPatchouliAmberHoney

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for French Fatale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,923

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFrench FataleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Faberge Darling II opens with a crisp burst of green accord, tart black currant, and ripe peach that immediately signals classic 1980s floral perfumery. As the fruity top clears, a dense bouquet of tuberose, lily-of-the-valley, and cyclamen takes over the heart with a lush, soapy presence. The dry-down grounds those a…

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French Fatale by Le Parfum Citoyen presents a bright white floral profile with a sunny, golden character. The scent opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and crisp orange blossom, giving the start a clean citrus freshness. As the top settles, a lush bouquet of jasmine, tuberose, and ylang-ylang takes over, warme…

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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, Faberge Darling II or French Fatale?

French Fatale takes 2 of 3 categories. Faberge Darling II is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; French Fatale is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Faberge Darling II for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose French Fatale for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Faberge Darling II or French Fatale?

Faberge Darling II lasts longest (Faberge Darling II 80/100, French Fatale 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Faberge Darling II or French Fatale?

French Fatale projects furthest (French Fatale 50/100, Faberge Darling II 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Faberge Darling II and French Fatale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Faberge Darling II or French Fatale better for summer or winter?

Faberge Darling II suits daytime wear; French Fatale suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Faberge Darling II and French Fatale?

Faberge Darling II has top notes of Green Accord, Peach, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Civet and Amber. French Fatale has top notes of Orange Blossom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Solar Notes and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Amber and Honey.