Gothic I
Loree RodkinEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
Gothic I vs. Dark is Night
Is Gothic I better than Dark is Night?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
Patchouli
vanillapatchouliwarm spicywoodybalsamicearthypowdery
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The essentials
What's different between Gothic I and Dark is Night?
| Gothic I | Dark is Night | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Pascal Gaurin, Yves Cassar |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Gothic I and Dark is Night smell?
Gothic I
Vanilla
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
Woody
Balsamic
Earthy
Powdery
Sweet
Dark is Night
Patchouli
Vanilla
Woody
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Earthy
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Gothic I and Dark is Night share?
Top
Spicy Notes
Grass
Heart
Vanilla
FreesiaVetiver
Base
PatchouliWoody Notes
PatchouliVanilla Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Where they fit
When and where do Gothic I and Dark is Night work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Gothic I or Dark is Night?
| Gothic I | Dark is Night | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Gothic I and Dark is Night?
The vanilla doesn't behave. It leans earthy, almost dusty, not the clean gourmand you'll find in every celebrity release. Paired with Indian patchouli's dark character, this is sweetness with an edge.Gothic I
Vanilla and patchouli together can read heavy. Here, the patchouli grounds it and the vanilla sweetens it just enough. Warm without trying. The drydown is the hook, that's what people come back for.Dark is Night
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