Ishtar
Rogue Perfumery2020
Side by side
Ishtar vs. I Am Darkness
Is Ishtar better than I Am Darkness?
I Am Darkness rates higher with the community, while Ishtar wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
amberaromaticfresh spicywoodywarm spicybalsamic
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 Ishtar and I Am Darkness?
| Ishtar | I Am Darkness | |
|---|---|---|
| Launched | 2020 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Manuel Cross | Nutt Wesshasartar |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Ishtar and I Am Darkness smell?
Ishtar
Amber
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
White Floral
Musky
I Am Darkness
Woody
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Aromatic
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ishtar and I Am Darkness share?
Top
Juniper
BergamotGrapefruitBlack PepperBalsam FirFruity Notes
Heart
FrankincenseMyrrhLily
OudFrangipaniJasmineChampa FlowerCoffeeCananga
Base
MuskSandalwoodBenzoin
Incense resinAmyrisOakmossLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Lily
FrangipaniJasmineChampa Flower
Resinous Notes
Frankincense
Labdanum
Spicy Notes
Juniper
Black Pepper
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Oud
Where they fit
When and where do Ishtar and I Am Darkness work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Ishtar or I Am Darkness?
| Ishtar | I Am Darkness | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Ishtar and I Am Darkness?
Rogue Perfumery isn't exactly known for sweetness. Ishtar is the exception that proves the rule, benzoin and lily where you'd expect smoke and leather. The resins keep it grounded.Ishtar
Incense fragrances divide people. Either you want smoke and resin wrapping around you like a second skin, or you find the whole thing too much. This one splits the difference, darkness is the name.I Am Darkness
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