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    Side by side

    The Dark Side vs. Pavor Nocturnus

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    The Dark Side projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: The Dark Side vs. Pavor Nocturnus
    The Dark SidePavor Nocturnus
    ConcentrationExtraitExtrait de Parfum
    Launched20162018
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerFrancesca BianchiVincent of Dreamhouse
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    IncenseSpicy NotesStyrax
    Cherry BlossomDatura
    Heart
    HoneyVioletIris
    CostusCognacAngelica
    Base
    AmberVanillaSandalwoodCedarVetiver
    OudAmberwoodCherry

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: The Dark Side vs. Pavor Nocturnus
    The Dark SidePavor Nocturnus
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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