Dark Side of the Goddess
Anna Zworykina Perfumes2005
Side by side
Dark Side of the Goddess vs. Cuir de Russie
Cuir de Russie rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Dark Side of the Goddess | Cuir de Russie | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Cologne (original) |
| Launched | 2005 | 1872 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Anna Zworykina | Aimé Guerlain |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Dark Side of the Goddess
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Amber
Balsamic
Woody
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Smoky
Cuir de Russie
Amber
Woody
Musky
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Leather
Iris
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Bay LeafNutmegCinnamonMyrtle
LavenderRosemaryThyme
Heart
MarigoldJasmine
IrisBirchBenzoinLabdanumStyrax
Base
MyrrhIncensePatchouliCedarSandalwood
CivetMuskOakmossVetiverAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Dark Side of the Goddess | Cuir de Russie | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This fragrance is often called dark, but dark does not mean aggressive. It means complex, resinous, and deeply layered. If incense and myrrh are in your vocabulary, this will not disappoint.Dark Side of the Goddess
Some fragrances announce themselves. This one just stays. The animalic base isn't a warning, it's proof that Guerlain understood leather as a feeling, not a smell.Cuir de Russie