Fragrance comparison

The Dark River (Тёмная Река) vs Yacuma

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 33 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Dark River (Тёмная Река)

Odoratika

4.4520 votes

Rank #45,077 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Yacuma

Olfattology

3.3813 votes

Rank #61,102 WoodyWarm Spicy

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.
Yacuma
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Dark River (Тёмная Река)4/5

Yacuma1/5

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: Yacuma
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Dark River (Тёмная Река)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Dark River (Тёмная Река)Odoratika

YacumaOlfattology

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 16%Had 11%Want 73%

3.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 8%Want 63%

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

31%Love

23%Like

0%Ok

46%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityThe Dark River (Тёмная Река)

SillageThe Dark River (Тёмная Река)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value75

Category winnerYacumaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fruity92%

rose84%

woody77%

amber69%

soft spicy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

smoky77%

earthy69%

amber61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and amber

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

Top

SaffronPlumMandarin Orange

Heart

HoneyTurkish RoseJasmineBeeswaxClary Sage

Base

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseGuaiac WoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaOakmossAmbrette (Musk Mallow)PatchouliWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Plum, Rose and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,077

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerThe Dark River (Тёмная Река)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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Yacuma starts with a heavy burst of dark plum and sharp saffron, cutting through the air with a bittersweet warmth. As it settles onto the skin, a thick beeswax and sweet honey combination anchors the heart. This sweetness does not feel clean or sugary. Instead, it carries a heavy, animalic depth that eventually gives…

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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 Yacuma?

The Dark River (Тёмная Река) takes 4 of 5 categories. The Dark River (Тёмная Река) is rated 4.45/5 from 20 votes; Yacuma is rated 3.38/5 from 13 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 Yacuma for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Dark River (Тёмная Река) or Yacuma?

The Dark River (Тёмная Река) lasts longest (The Dark River (Тёмная Река) 89/100, Yacuma 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Dark River (Тёмная Река) or Yacuma?

The Dark River (Тёмная Река) projects furthest (The Dark River (Тёмная Река) 71/100, Yacuma 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Dark River (Тёмная Река) and Yacuma smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Plum, Rose and Patchouli.

Is The Dark River (Тёмная Река) or Yacuma better for summer or winter?

The Dark River (Тёмная Река) suits evening wear; Yacuma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Dark River (Тёмная Река) and Yacuma?

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. Yacuma has top notes of Saffron, Plum and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Honey, Turkish Rose, Jasmine and Beeswax, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Guaiac Wood and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.