Fragrance comparison

Kunashir vs After Dark

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

Kunashir

Nimere Parfums

3.9111 votes

Rank #53,609 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

After Dark

Maryaj

4.1712 votes

Rank #32,002 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

After Dark takes 4 of 5 categories.

Kunashir
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
After Dark
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Kunashir1/5

After Dark4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KunashirNimere Parfums

After DarkMaryaj

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 18%Had 23%Want 60%

4.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 48%Had 6%Want 45%

Category winnerAfter DarkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

9%Love

82%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

42%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityKunashir

SillageAfter Dark

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value79

Category winnerAfter DarkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic83%

citrus65%

green48%

herbal30%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

earthy70%

green60%

lavender50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLimeGrapefruitTangerine

Heart

BasilLemon VerbenaMint

Base

JasmineVetiverOakmossWhite MuskPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

BasilRosemaryLemon Verbena

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCorianderMintJuniper

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverCedarPatchouliBalsam FirOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesBasil, Lemon Verbena, Mint and Vetiver. Durations are only published for After Dark, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring67

Summer0

Fall33

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 17%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,609

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,002

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerAfter DarkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kunashir by Nimere Parfums is a vibrant citrus aromatic fragrance that highlights a crisp blend of bergamot, lime, and grapefruit. Designed for both men and women, this 2015 release offers a sharp, clean profile that works especially well during hot summer days. Its blend of herbs and citrus creates a refreshing, invi…

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Maryaj After Dark delivers an unapologetic blast of vintage barbershop swagger built for daily rotation. You get an immediate jolt of crisp rosemary, sweet basil, and tangy lemon verbena right off the nozzle. It smells sharp and green. Soon, a clean heart of French lavender, crushed coriander, and cool spearmint smoot…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kunashir or After Dark?

After Dark takes 4 of 5 categories. Kunashir is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes; After Dark is rated 4.17/5 from 12 votes. Choose Kunashir for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose After Dark for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kunashir or After Dark?

They last about the same: Kunashir 65/100, After Dark 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kunashir or After Dark?

After Dark projects furthest (After Dark 65/100, Kunashir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kunashir and After Dark smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Basil, Lemon Verbena, Mint and Vetiver.

Is Kunashir or After Dark better for summer or winter?

Kunashir suits daytime wear; After Dark suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kunashir and After Dark?

Kunashir has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Basil, Lemon Verbena and Mint, a base of Jasmine, Vetiver, Oakmoss and White Musk. After Dark has top notes of Basil, Rosemary and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Lavender, Coriander, Mint and Juniper, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Balsam Fir.