The Dark Side
Francesca BianchiExtrait2016
Side by side
The Dark Side vs. Pavor Nocturnus
Is The Dark Side better than Pavor Nocturnus?
The Dark Side projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Same dominant accord
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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 The Dark Side and Pavor Nocturnus?
| The Dark Side | Pavor Nocturnus | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait | Extrait de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Francesca Bianchi | Vincent of Dreamhouse |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do The Dark Side and Pavor Nocturnus smell?
The Dark Side
Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Balsamic
Honey
Violet
Iris
Pavor Nocturnus
Amber
White Floral
Oud
Musky
Cherry
Woody
Powdery
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Dark Side and Pavor Nocturnus share?
Top
IncenseSpicy NotesStyrax
Cherry BlossomDatura
Heart
HoneyVioletIris
CostusCognacAngelica
Base
AmberVanillaSandalwoodCedarVetiver
OudAmberwoodCherry
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletIris
CostusCherry Blossom
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedar
Oud
Amber
Amber
Amberwood
Gourmandy Notes
Honey
Cognac
Where they fit
When and where do The Dark Side and Pavor Nocturnus work?
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, The Dark Side or Pavor Nocturnus?
| The Dark Side | Pavor Nocturnus | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about The Dark Side and Pavor Nocturnus?
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
The costus animalics aren't a warning, they're what makes it live. Wear this if you've ever felt more interesting after dark. The cognac warmth, the cherry blossom sweetness.Pavor Nocturnus
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