North Atlantic
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Side by side
North Atlantic vs. The Dark Side
Is North Atlantic better than The Dark Side?
The Dark Side rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between North Atlantic and The Dark Side?
| North Atlantic | The Dark Side | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Extrait |
| Launched | 2010 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christopher Brosius | Francesca Bianchi |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do North Atlantic and The Dark Side smell?
North Atlantic
Marine
Aromatic
Salty
Aquatic
The Dark Side
Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Balsamic
Honey
Violet
Iris
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do North Atlantic and The Dark Side share?
Top—
IncenseSpicy NotesStyrax
Heart—
HoneyVioletIris
Base
Aquatic Notes
AmberVanillaSandalwoodCedarVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Where they fit
When and where do North Atlantic and The Dark Side work?
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, North Atlantic or The Dark Side?
| North Atlantic | The Dark Side | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about North Atlantic and The Dark Side?
Most aquatics want to be liked. This one doesn't care. It's sea water distilled into a fragrance, capturing the smell of standing at the shore and feeling that bracing cold air.North Atlantic
No opening act, no gradual reveal. This extrait drops you directly into its heart and asks you to stay. A surprising softness and depth awaits those who linger.The Dark Side
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