Fragrance comparison

In The Dark vs Cufflink Intense

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 0 ratings analysed

2 wins

In The Dark

Unscripted

—0 votes

Rank #83,592 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Cufflink Intense

Cindy C.

—0 votes

Rank #82,891 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In The Dark takes 2 of 3 categories.

In The Dark
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration.
Cufflink Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

In The Dark2/3

Cufflink Intense1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: In The Dark
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): In The Dark
Fragranxe ranking: Cufflink Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In The DarkUnscripted

Cufflink IntenseCindy C.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

—/ 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityIn The Dark

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

lavender61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and amber

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonMandarin OrangeAniseMint

Heart1 to 2 hours

ArtemisiaLavenderCardamomCinnamonGeraniumLeatherIncense

Base2 to 4 hours

Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliLabdanumMusk

Category winnerIn The DarkLongest dry-down: 3 to 4 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#83,592

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#82,891

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCufflink IntenseHigher 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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Cufflink Intense by Cindy C. is an oriental fougere fragrance for men that balances bright freshness with dark, warm resin. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon, sweet mandarin orange, and cooling mint, touched by licorice-like anise. In the heart, traditional clean lavender and geranium meet aromatic cardamom,…

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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 Cufflink Intense?

In The Dark lasts longest (In The Dark 60/100, Cufflink Intense 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In The Dark and Cufflink Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Mint and Lavender.

What are the notes in In The Dark and Cufflink Intense?

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. Cufflink Intense has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Anise and Mint, heart notes of Artemisia, Lavender, Cardamom and Cinnamon, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalwood and Vetiver.