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    Freakincense vs. The Dark Side

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    The Dark Side rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Freakincense vs. The Dark Side
    FreakincenseThe Dark Side
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumExtrait
    Launched20232016
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerLuca MaffeiFrancesca Bianchi
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Freakincense

    Amber
    Aromatic
    Balsamic
    Woody
    Smoky
    Citrus
    Warm Spicy
    Earthy

    The Dark Side

    Amber
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Balsamic
    Honey
    Violet
    Iris

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LimePink PepperViolet
    IncenseSpicy NotesStyrax
    Heart
    IncenseElemi ResinCashmeran
    HoneyVioletIris
    Base
    VetiverPatchouliLabdanum
    AmberVanillaSandalwoodCedarVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Freakincense vs. The Dark Side
    FreakincenseThe Dark Side
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

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    Real talk

    Some fragrances announce themselves. Freakincense arrives uninvited and you let it stay. The lime-to-incense arc isn't a journey, it's a provocation. If you've ever wanted to smell like a gothic.Freakincense
    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