Fragrance comparison

The Dark River (Тёмная Река) vs [cassis chypre]

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 69 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Dark River (Тёмная Река)

Odoratika

4.4520 votes

Rank #45,077 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

[cassis chypre]

SKLVA

4.1849 votes

Rank #26,820 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Dark River (Тёмная Река) takes 4 of 5 categories.

The Dark River (Тёмная Река)
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
[cassis chypre]
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Dark River (Тёмная Река)4/5

[cassis chypre]1/5

Ratings & consensus: The Dark River (Тёмная Река)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Dark River (Тёмная Река)
Sillage & projection: The Dark River (Тёмная Река)
Value for money: The Dark River (Тёмная Река)
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: [cassis chypre]

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Dark River (Тёмная Река)Odoratika

[cassis chypre]SKLVA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 16%Had 11%Want 73%

4.18/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 52%Had 21%Want 27%

Category winnerThe Dark River (Тёмная Река)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

47%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityThe Dark River (Тёмная Река)

SillageThe Dark River (Тёмная Река)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value42

Category winnerThe Dark River (Тёмная Река)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fruity92%

rose84%

woody77%

amber69%

soft spicy61%

aromatic100%

fruity91%

woody83%

soft spicy74%

green65%

earthy56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Clary SagePlumBlack TeaJuniperCurrant budsGranny Smith applePeppermint

Heart

RoseWater NotesPatchouliBlack Currant

Base

IncenseLabdanumWhite MuskOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

CassiaCardamomelemiAldehydesNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

Black CurrantJuniperSageIncense

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMuskVetiverOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Patchouli, Black Currant and Incense. Durations are only published for [cassis chypre], so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall96

Winter29

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

Men10

Unisex80

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,077

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,820

PerfumerAnna Sokolova

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winner[cassis chypre]Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Dark River (Тёмная Река) by Odoratika acts as a complex woody aquatic scent for both men and women. It features prominent notes of plum, clary sage, and black tea that open into a heart of rose and water accords. This 2016 launch finds its character in a resinous dry-down of incense and patchouli, suitable for dai…

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Cassis Chypre by SKLVA puts the entire black currant bush into the spotlight, moving far past generic berry syrup. The opening bursts with crushed currant foliage, cool cardamom pods, and a fizzy spark of aldehydes that feels like morning light breaking through damp garden branches. As the fragrance settles, bitter-ta…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Dark River (Тёмная Река) or [cassis chypre]?

The Dark River (Тёмная Река) takes 4 of 5 categories. The Dark River (Тёмная Река) is rated 4.45/5 from 20 votes; [cassis chypre] is rated 4.18/5 from 49 votes. Choose The Dark River (Тёмная Река) for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose [cassis chypre] for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Dark River (Тёмная Река) or [cassis chypre]?

The Dark River (Тёмная Река) lasts longest (The Dark River (Тёмная Река) 89/100, [cassis chypre] 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Dark River (Тёмная Река) or [cassis chypre]?

The Dark River (Тёмная Река) projects furthest (The Dark River (Тёмная Река) 71/100, [cassis chypre] 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Dark River (Тёмная Река) and [cassis chypre] smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper, Patchouli, Black Currant and Incense.

Is The Dark River (Тёмная Река) or [cassis chypre] better for summer or winter?

The Dark River (Тёмная Река) suits evening wear; [cassis chypre] suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Dark River (Тёмная Река) and [cassis chypre]?

The Dark River (Тёмная Река) has top notes of Clary Sage, Plum, Black Tea and Juniper, heart notes of Rose, Water Notes, Patchouli and Black Currant, a base of Incense, Labdanum, White Musk and Oakmoss. [cassis chypre] has top notes of Cassia, Cardamom, elemi and Aldehydes, heart notes of Black Currant, Juniper, Sage and Incense, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vetiver and Oakmoss.