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In The Dark vs Caffe nel Greco

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

Updated 16 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caffe nel Greco takes 2 of 2 categories.

  • In The Dark

    Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character.

  • Caffe nel Greco

    Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

In The Dark0/2
Caffe nel Greco2/2
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Caffe nel Greco
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Caffe nel Greco

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
In The DarkUnscripted
Caffe nel GrecoArt Deco Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%
3.38/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 14%Had 12%Want 74%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

19%Love
38%Like
6%Ok
38%Dislike
0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hateN/A
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate59
Category winners

LongevityCaffe nel Greco

SillageNo data

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
warm spicy100%
amber92%
vanilla84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
lavender61%
warm spicy100%
amber88%
coffee77%
aromatic65%
woody53%
balsamic42%
Scent match65%Closely related · both warm spicy, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
CardamomCinnamonMint
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderVanillaIncense
Base3 to 4 hours
Tonka BeanPatchouliBenzoin
Top
Black PepperCognacLemon
Heart
CoffeeCardamomLavenderBulgarian Rose
Base
Tolu BalsamPatchouliBenzoinCinnamonVanillaIncenseTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cinnamon, Lavender and Vanilla. Durations are only published for In The Dark, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring67
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day75
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#83,592

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,500

PerfumerElina Arsenieva

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCaffe nel GrecoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

In The Dark by Unscripted delivers a brisk, spice-laden contrast built around the structure of an oriental fougere. The initial spray pairs brisk mint with warm cinnamon and fragrant cardamom, creating an instant push between cool herbal greenery and dry kitchen heat. As the opening settles, clean lavender emerges alo…

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Art Deco Perfumes Caffe nel Greco opens with dark cognac, black pepper, and sharp lemon before settling into roasted coffee beans and warm cardamom. A heavy base of tolu balsam, incense, and cinnamon creates a dense, resinous backdrop. It warms up quickly on skin. Built for cold autumn evenings and leather jacket weat…

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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 lasts longer, In The Dark or Caffe nel Greco?

Caffe nel Greco lasts longest (Caffe nel Greco 70/100, In The Dark 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In The Dark and Caffe nel Greco smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Lavender and Vanilla.

Is In The Dark or Caffe nel Greco better for summer or winter?

Caffe nel Greco suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In The Dark and Caffe nel Greco?

In The Dark has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon and Mint, heart notes of Lavender, Vanilla and Incense, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Benzoin. Caffe nel Greco has top notes of Black Pepper, Cognac and Lemon, heart notes of Coffee, Cardamom, Lavender and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Tolu Balsam, Patchouli, Benzoin and Cinnamon.

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