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    Side by side

    Chic For Men vs. Dark Wash

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Chic For Men rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Dark Wash projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Chic For Men vs. Dark Wash
    Chic For MenDark Wash
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20032021
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerCarlos Benaïm
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Chic For Men

    Warm Spicy
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Ozonic
    Woody
    Aquatic
    Aromatic
    Cinnamon

    Dark Wash

    Woody
    Aquatic
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Fresh
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    WatermelonBergamotLemonMandarin OrangeCardamom
    Sesame
    Heart
    CinnamonBlack Pepper
    Aquatic Notes
    Base
    SandalwoodCedarwoodTonka BeanMuskAmber
    Sandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Chic For Men vs. Dark Wash
    Chic For MenDark Wash
    Score4/53/5
    Longevity6-10 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Chic For Men does something unusual by opening with watermelon, and it actually works. The citrus keeps it from feeling gimmicky, while the spiced drydown saves it from being another freshie.Chic For Men
    Some fragrances shout. This one leans in and speaks at normal volume. The sesame opening is unexpectedly warm, the aquatic heart stays cool, and the sandalwood finish is soft.Dark Wash