Lover in Dark vs SOI
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
74%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.
Lover in DarkChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
SOIChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lover in Dark4/8
SOI4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- SOI
- Community sentiment
- SOI
- Longevity
- SOI
- Sillage & projection
- SOI
- Value for money
- Lover in Dark
- Versatility
- Lover in Dark
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Lover in Dark
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lover in Dark
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lover in DarkJeanne ArthesSOIDilís ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 52%Had 16%Want 32%
4.25/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 39%Had 20%Want 42%
Category winnerSOIRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
48%Like
24%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
58 votes
39%Love
50%Like
7%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
28 votes
Category winnerSOIMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySOI
SillageSOI
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLover in DarkBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic91%
fruity83%
vanilla74%
powdery65%
warm spicy56%
fruity100%
woody90%
warm spicy80%
cinnamon70%
vanilla60%
sweet50%
Scent match74%Closely related · both woody, fruity and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
PlumApple
Heart2-3 hrs
ThymeCinnamonJasmine
Base5-8 hrs
CedarVanillaSandalwood
Top30 to 45 minutes
PlumAppleCinnamonBlack Currant
Heart1 to 2 hours
CedarJasmine
Base3 to 5 hours
VanillaSandalwood
Category winnerLover in DarkLongest dry-down: 5-8 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer9
Fall100
Winter88
Day100
Night92
Spring35
Summer35
Fall100
Winter41
Day100
Night38
Category winnerLover in DarkMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#34,151
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#40,974
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLover in DarkHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLover in Dark by Jeanne Arthes opens with sweet stewed plum and crisp red apple, balanced immediately by a dry pinch of herbal thyme. As the fruity burst settles, warm cinnamon and soft jasmine bloom across a cozy foundation of dry cedarwood, creamy sandalwood, and sweet vanilla. It gives the feeling of sipping warm s…
Reviews →SOI by Dilís Parfum is a woody aromatic fragrance built around rich fruit and cozy spice. The scent opens with a crisp burst of apple, dark plum, tart black currant, and a dusting of warm cinnamon. As the initial brightness settles, a floral touch of jasmine emerges alongside clean cedar. The dry-down rests on a smoot…
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 is better, Lover in Dark or SOI?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Lover in Dark is rated 3.81/5 from 58 votes; SOI is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes. Choose Lover in Dark for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose SOI for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Lover in Dark or SOI?
They last about the same: SOI 59/100, Lover in Dark 57/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Lover in Dark or SOI?
SOI projects furthest (SOI 53/100, Lover in Dark 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lover in Dark and SOI smell similar?
Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Plum, Apple, Cinnamon and Jasmine.
Is Lover in Dark or SOI better for summer or winter?
For summer, SOI is the stronger pick. For winter, Lover in Dark is the stronger pick. Lover in Dark suits daytime wear; SOI suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lover in Dark and SOI?
Lover in Dark has top notes of Plum and Apple, heart notes of Thyme, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Vanilla and Sandalwood. SOI has top notes of Plum, Apple, Cinnamon and Black Currant, heart notes of Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood.
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