Fragrance comparison

Generation(s) vs Dark Rose

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 190 ratings analysed

1 wins

Generation(s)

Ex Nihilo

3.75190 votes

Rank #18,270 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Dark Rose

Hermoso

—0 votes

Rank #72,122 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Generation(s) takes 1 of 1 categories.

Generation(s)
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Dark Rose
Choose it for a rose and amber character.

Generation(s)1/1

Dark Rose0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Generation(s)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Generation(s)Ex Nihilo

Dark RoseHermoso

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 190 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

39%Like

23%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

190 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody91%

sweet83%

powdery74%

musky65%

warm spicy56%

rose100%

amber91%

smoky83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

floral56%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PearPink PepperFrankincense

Heart2-4 hrs

Fig

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodMuskTonka Bean

Top

NutmegFigOrangePeachPear

Heart

RoseIncenseJasmineLabdanum

Base

SandalwoodMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesPear, Fig, Sandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for Generation(s), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer100

Fall53

Winter22

Day100

Night35

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex63

Women36

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,270

PerfumerNadège Le Garlantezec

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#72,122

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGeneration(s)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ex Nihilo Generation(s) opens with a refreshing splash of crisp green pear, sparked by crushed pink pepper and a delicate touch of clean frankincense. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts into a smooth, milky fig heart that feels plush rather than grassy. The base anchors the fruit in warm sandalwoo…

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Dark Rose by Hermoso takes the classic floral profile in a bold, shadow-drenched direction. The opening hits with ripe pear, fleshy fig, and juicy peach, cut immediately by a grate of fresh nutmeg and bright orange zest so the fruit never turns cloying. As the bright start settles, lush red rose and night jasmine meet…

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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.

Do Generation(s) and Dark Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pear, Fig, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Generation(s) or Dark Rose better for summer or winter?

Generation(s) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Generation(s) and Dark Rose?

Generation(s) has top notes of Pear, Pink Pepper and Frankincense, heart notes of Fig, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Tonka Bean. Dark Rose has top notes of Nutmeg, Fig, Orange and Peach, heart notes of Rose, Incense, Jasmine and Labdanum, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla.