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    The Dark Side vs. Paul Smith Man

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    The Dark Side rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: The Dark Side vs. Paul Smith Man
    The Dark SidePaul Smith Man
    ConcentrationExtraitEau de Toilette
    Launched20162009
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerFrancesca BianchiNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    The Dark Side

    Amber
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Balsamic
    Honey
    Violet
    Iris

    Paul Smith Man

    Powdery
    Amber
    Violet
    Citrus
    Floral
    Iris
    Woody
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    IncenseSpicy NotesStyrax
    Star AniseYuzuBergamot
    Heart
    HoneyVioletIris
    IncensePatchouli
    Base
    AmberVanillaSandalwoodCedarVetiver
    VioletTonka BeanOrris Root

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: The Dark Side vs. Paul Smith Man
    The Dark SidePaul Smith Man
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

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    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
    Paul Smith Man wears its spices like a well-cut jacket. The star anise opening makes its presence known, bold and characteristic, the kind of note that announces itself without apology.Paul Smith Man