Fragrance comparison

Faberge Darling II vs Green Shot

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

Faberge Darling II

Brut Parfums Prestige

4.205 votes

Rank #53,179 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Green Shot

Pull & Bear

3.8533 votes

Rank #36,331 GreenWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Green Shot takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Faberge Darling II1/3

Green Shot2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Faberge Darling IIBrut Parfums Prestige

Green ShotPull & Bear

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 5%Had 10%Want 86%

3.85/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 16%Had 27%Want 57%

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

9%Love

82%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityFaberge Darling II

SillageGreen Shot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value80

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

floral61%

green100%

white floral91%

musky83%

citrus74%

sweet65%

powdery56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both green, white floral and powdery

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

Top15-30 mins

Green Accord

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomFlowers

Base4-6 hrs

Herbal NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesGreen Accord and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Green Shot, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Spring71

Summer100

Fall7

Winter14

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 47%Work 32%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,179

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,331

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGreen ShotHigher 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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Pull & Bear Green Shot delivers crisp, casual energy. It smells like crushed lawn clippings paired with soapy white flowers. The opening bursts with a brisk green accord and bitter citrus peel. Soon after, sweet orange blossom and gentle floral petals take over the midsection. A light base of herbal notes and clean mu…

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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, Faberge Darling II or Green Shot?

Green Shot takes 2 of 3 categories. Faberge Darling II is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Green Shot is rated 3.85/5 from 33 votes. Choose Faberge Darling II for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Green Shot for a green and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Faberge Darling II or Green Shot?

Faberge Darling II lasts longest (Faberge Darling II 80/100, Green Shot 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Faberge Darling II or Green Shot?

Green Shot projects furthest (Green Shot 61/100, Faberge Darling II 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Faberge Darling II and Green Shot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Green Accord and Orange Blossom.

Is Faberge Darling II or Green Shot better for summer or winter?

Faberge Darling II suits daytime wear; Green Shot suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Faberge Darling II and Green Shot?

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. Green Shot has top notes of Green Accord, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Flowers, a base of Herbal Notes and Musk.