French Fatale vs Faberge Darling II
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
French Fatale takes 2 of 3 categories.
French FataleChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Faberge Darling IIChoose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
French Fatale2/3
Faberge Darling II1/3
- 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
French FataleLe Parfum CitoyenFaberge Darling IIBrut Parfums PrestigeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 27%Had 13%Want 60%
4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 5%Had 10%Want 86%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
29%Like
29%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
20%Love
80%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFaberge Darling II
SillageFrench Fatale
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
amber69%
yellow floral61%
woody100%
green92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
powdery69%
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 = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Orange BlossomMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
JasmineTuberoseSolar NotesYlang-Ylang
Base3 to 5 hours
CedarPatchouliAmberHoney
Top
Green AccordPeachBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeOrange Blossom
Heart
CyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseJasmine
Base
SandalwoodCedarCivetAmber
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Tuberose. Durations are only published for French Fatale, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day–
Night100
Spring100
Summer33
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#47,923
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#57,382
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerFrench FataleHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFrench 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…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, French Fatale or Faberge Darling II?
French Fatale takes 2 of 3 categories. French Fatale is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; Faberge Darling II is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose French Fatale for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Faberge Darling II for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, French Fatale or Faberge Darling II?
Faberge Darling II lasts longest (Faberge Darling II 80/100, French Fatale 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, French Fatale or Faberge Darling II?
French Fatale projects furthest (French Fatale 50/100, Faberge Darling II 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do French Fatale and Faberge Darling II smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Tuberose.
Is French Fatale or Faberge Darling II better for summer or winter?
French Fatale suits evening wear; Faberge Darling II suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in French Fatale and Faberge Darling II?
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. 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.
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