Fragrance comparison

Rose Neroli vs Dark

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 132 ratings analysed

Rose Neroli

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1029 votes

Rank #35,274 White FloralCitrus

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Dark

Andrea Maack

3.74103 votes

Rank #13,699 CitrusRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Rose Neroli
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dark
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Rose Neroli3/7

Dark3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose NeroliL'Occitane en Provence

DarkAndrea Maack

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 22%Had 29%Want 49%

3.74/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerRose NeroliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

29%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerRose NeroliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityDark

SillageDark

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value45

Category winnerRose NeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

rose84%

woody77%

amber69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

rose92%

metallic84%

aldehydic77%

mineral69%

fresh61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseAfrican Orange FlowerPetitgrainNeroliFruity NotesAmberVirginia Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

RoseMetallic notesLemon TreeAldehydesPetitgrainMandarin OrangeGranny Smith applePink PepperVirginia CedarAfrican Orange FlowerAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, African Orange Flower, Petitgrain and Amber. Durations are only published for Rose Neroli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night24

Spring75

Summer100

Fall65

Winter35

Day100

Night53

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 34%Date 16%Party 8%

Men13

Unisex40

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,274

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#13,699

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerDarkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Neroli by L'Occitane en Provence delivers an unapologetically brisk splash of botanical freshness. Spray it on and the first impression is crisp, bitter petitgrain backed by sunny neroli. It does not hide its vintage roots. The citrus peel bite feels tart and green before softening into a gentle heart of pink ros…

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Dark by Andrea Maack is a cold, metallic rose fragrance that shifts away from typical warm amber perfumes. It blends green apple, sharp aldehydes, and citric mandarin orange, settling into a clean, mineral rose with a dry cedar base. Designed for cool spring days, it suits anyone looking for a clean, sharp floral scen…

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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, Rose Neroli or Dark?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Rose Neroli is rated 4.10/5 from 29 votes; Dark is rated 3.74/5 from 103 votes. Choose Rose Neroli for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dark for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Neroli or Dark?

Dark lasts longest (Dark 72/100, Rose Neroli 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Neroli or Dark?

Dark projects furthest (Dark 62/100, Rose Neroli 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Neroli and Dark smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and rose accords. Common notes include Rose, African Orange Flower, Petitgrain and Amber.

Is Rose Neroli or Dark better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dark is the stronger pick. For winter, Dark is the stronger pick. Rose Neroli suits daytime wear; Dark suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Neroli and Dark?

Rose Neroli features Rose, African Orange Flower, Petitgrain, Neroli and Fruity Notes. Dark features Rose, Metallic notes, Lemon Tree, Aldehydes and Petitgrain.