Ravel vs Dark Side of the Goddess
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Anna Zworykina Perfumes
Rank #33,775 Fresh SpicyAromatic
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ravel takes 4 of 5 categories.
RavelChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dark Side of the GoddessChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ravel4/5
Dark Side of the Goddess1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Ravel
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ravel
- Sillage & projection
- Ravel
- Value for money
- Ravel
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dark Side of the Goddess
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RavelO BoticárioDark Side of the GoddessAnna Zworykina PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.76/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 6%Had 69%Want 24%
4.21/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 20%Had 8%Want 72%
Category winnerRavelRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate94%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
6%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
47%Love
37%Like
5%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
57 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRavel
SillageRavel
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRavelBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
patchouli77%
aromatic69%
balsamic61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
balsamic77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
FlowersMarigoldPatchouliGreen NotesHerbal NotesWoodsy NotesBay LeafMusk
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
MyrrhBay LeafIncenseNutmegMarigoldCassiaJasminePatchouliMyrtleCedarSandalwood
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesMarigold, Patchouli and Bay Leaf. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring83
Summer50
Fall100
Winter83
Day71
Night100
Spring19
Summer56
Fall100
Winter50
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,683
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#33,775
PerfumerAnna Zworykina
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDark Side of the GoddessHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRavel by O Boticário is a classic floral green perfume that opens with a crisp wave of crushed herbal notes, aromatic bay leaf, and bitter green foliage. The heart introduces a vibrant marigold blossom paired with soft mixed flowers, bringing a warm, sunny quality to the sharp botanical opening. As the scent settles o…
Reviews →Dark Side of the Goddess by Anna Zworykina Perfumes starts with a sharp, medicinal burst of green bay leaf and dry myrtle before sinking into a thick, dark cloud of unburnt myrrh and dusty cedar. As it warms on the skin, a peppery warmth of nutmeg and cassia breaks up the heavy balsamic shadows, allowing a quiet marig…
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, Ravel or Dark Side of the Goddess?
Ravel takes 4 of 5 categories. Ravel is rated 4.76/5 from 17 votes; Dark Side of the Goddess is rated 4.21/5 from 57 votes. Choose Ravel for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dark Side of the Goddess for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Ravel or Dark Side of the Goddess?
Ravel lasts longest (Ravel 88/100, Dark Side of the Goddess 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ravel or Dark Side of the Goddess?
Ravel projects furthest (Ravel 87/100, Dark Side of the Goddess 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ravel and Dark Side of the Goddess smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Marigold, Patchouli and Bay Leaf.
Is Ravel or Dark Side of the Goddess better for summer or winter?
Ravel suits evening wear; Dark Side of the Goddess suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ravel and Dark Side of the Goddess?
Ravel features Flowers, Marigold, Patchouli, Green Notes and Herbal Notes. Dark Side of the Goddess features Myrrh, Bay Leaf, Incense, Nutmeg and Marigold.
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