Fragrance comparison

In The Dark vs Oro Zu

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

In The Dark

Unscripted

—0 votes

Rank #83,592 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Oro Zu

Pisello Parfum

3.002 votes

Rank #71,763 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

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

In The Dark1/2

Oro Zu1/2

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): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oro Zu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In The DarkUnscripted

Oro ZuPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

3.00/ 5 · 2 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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityIn The Dark

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value0

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

lavender61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · 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

OudSaltOzonic notesCardamomPearBergamotMintGreen Apple

Heart

TobaccoLeatherTurkish RosePralineLavenderIrisCinnamonSage

Base

VanillaPatchouliAmbroxanAmberSandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cinnamon, Mint and Lavender. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#83,592

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,763

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOro ZuHigher 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…

Reviews →

Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia launched Oro Zu in 2024 as a complex, dense fragrance for men. The scent profiles dark, rich oud against a sharp marine saltiness and fresh spices. It is designed for cold fall and winter nights, presenting a bold alternative for collectors of heavy, resinous blends who want a challe…

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 lasts longer, In The Dark or Oro Zu?

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

Do In The Dark and Oro Zu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Mint and Lavender.

Is In The Dark or Oro Zu better for summer or winter?

Oro Zu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In The Dark and Oro Zu?

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. Oro Zu has top notes of Oud, Salt, Ozonic notes and Cardamom, heart notes of Tobacco, Leather, Turkish Rose and Praline, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Ambroxan and Amber.