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    Side by side

    Dark Desire vs. Il Capriccio del Maestro

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Il Capriccio del Maestro rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Dark Desire vs. Il Capriccio del Maestro
    Dark DesireIl Capriccio del Maestro
    ConcentrationExtraitEau de Parfum
    Launched20182018
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerMark BuxtonMichelle Moellhausen
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Dark Desire

    Amber
    Powdery
    Fresh Spicy
    Oud
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Animalic
    Aromatic

    Il Capriccio del Maestro

    Warm Spicy
    Sweet
    Vanilla
    Woody
    Honey
    Amber
    Rum
    Cinnamon

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    DavanaMandarin OrangeCardamomCarrot Seed
    RumCinnamonOrchid
    Heart
    RoseCuminCinnamonMyrrhViolet Wood
    HoneyTobaccoBenzoinTonka Bean
    Base
    CastoreumCivetOudSandalwoodFrankincenseAmberPatchouliTonka BeanCedarwood
    VanillaCoumarinPatchouliLabdanumWhite Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Dark Desire vs. Il Capriccio del Maestro
    Dark DesireIl Capriccio del Maestro
    Score4/54.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The animalic core isn't hidden, it's the point. If you've been curious about castoreum and civet, this is the Extrait that lets you find out what they're for.Dark Desire
    Strong projection isn't for those who want to disappear. The honey-tobacco-vanilla trio announces itself, and it doesn't apologize. For lovers of bold.Il Capriccio del Maestro