Dark
Andrea MaackEau de Parfum2011
Side by side
Dark vs. Metal Flower
Is Dark better than Metal Flower?
Metal Flower wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
AldehydesRoseOrange Blossom
rosealdehydicfreshfloralwoody
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The essentials
What's different between Dark and Metal Flower?
| Dark | Metal Flower | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2011 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Julien Rasquinet | Guillaume Flavigny |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Dark and Metal Flower smell?
Dark
Citrus
Rose
Metallic
Aldehydic
Fresh
White Floral
Floral
Woody
Metal Flower
Rose
Aldehydic
Fresh
Musky
Patchouli
Woody
Floral
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Dark and Metal Flower share?
Top
AldehydesLemon TreeMandarin OrangeApple
AldehydesRose OxideOrange Blossom
Heart
RoseMetallic NotesPink PepperPetitgrainAfrican Orange FlowerOrange Blossom
RoseRose de MaiYlang-Ylang
Base
CedarwoodAmber
White MuskPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
RoseAfrican Orange FlowerOrange Blossom
RoseOrange BlossomYlang-Ylang
Aldehydes
Aldehydes
Aldehydes
Where they fit
When and where do Dark and Metal Flower work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Dark or Metal Flower?
| Dark | Metal Flower | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Dark and Metal Flower?
The metallic-rose accord either intrigues you or makes you reach for something safer. It's the scent of someone who picks based on curiosity, not comfort, modern, a little abstract.Dark
Rose and metal shouldn't work together. They do here. Bulgarian rose isn't shy, it's the blade, not the bloom. Ylang-ylang gives it tropical warmth without tipping into sunscreen territory.Metal Flower
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