Dark Queen
4160 TuesdaysEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
Dark Queen vs. With the Candlestick
Is Dark Queen better than With the Candlestick?
Dark Queen projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
MuskLabdanum
sweetambermusky
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The essentials
What's different between Dark Queen and With the Candlestick?
| Dark Queen | With the Candlestick | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Sarah McCartney | Laura Oberwetter |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Dark Queen and With the Candlestick smell?
Dark Queen
Fruity
Sweet
Amber
Musky
Vanilla
With the Candlestick
Smoky
Amber
Warm Spicy
Musky
Balsamic
Cherry
Leather
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Dark Queen and With the Candlestick share?
Top
Tonka BeanRaspberryBergamot
Cherry wineCinnamon
Heart
PlumBlackcurrantApricotOud
Church frankincenseCandle WaxLabdanum
Base
MuskStyraxLabdanum
SmokeMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Dark Queen or With the Candlestick?
| Dark Queen | With the Candlestick | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Dark Queen and With the Candlestick?
Some fragrances want to be liked. Dark Queen wants to be remembered. The animalic amber isn't a warning, it's what remains when the berries fade and only the wearer knows.Dark Queen
This one leans architectural, not sweet. Cherry wine gives it initial body but cinnamon prevents any dessert-like drift. The frankincense and smoke carry the load after the first hour.With the Candlestick
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