Absolutely Dark
ZaraEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Absolutely Dark vs. Fierce
Is Absolutely Dark better than Fierce?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
Gender alignment
Sandalwood
citruswoody
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 Absolutely Dark and Fierce?
| Absolutely Dark | Fierce | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Cologne |
| Launched | 2023 | 2002 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Marion Costero | Christophe Laudamiel, Bruno Jovanovic, Carlos Benaïm |
| Best season | — | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Absolutely Dark and Fierce smell?
Absolutely Dark
Marine
Citrus
Woody
Iris
Amber
Oriental
Aquatic
Spicy
Fierce
Aromatic
Woody
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Musky
Fresh
White Floral
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Absolutely Dark and Fierce share?
Top
Aquatic NotesCitric Notes
PineLemonOrangeMarine NotesPetitgrainCardamom
Heart
IrisCashmereSandalwood
RosemaryLily of the ValleyJasmineSageRose
Base
Mossy WoodsAmber
MuskVetiverOakmossBrazilian RosewoodSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Iris
Lily of the ValleyJasmineRose
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
PineBrazilian RosewoodSandalwood
Aquatic Notes
Aquatic Notes
Marine Notes
Where they fit
When and where do Absolutely Dark and Fierce work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Absolutely Dark or Fierce?
| Absolutely Dark | Fierce | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Absolutely Dark and Fierce?
Here's the thing about Absolutely Dark: the name oversells intensity. It's actually the opposite, refined, close-wearing, the kind of scent that makes people lean in rather than step back.Absolutely Dark
Fierce is that guy at the party who smells like he just came from a cabin hike. It is fresh without being generic, woody without being heavy. Simple, effective, unpretentious.Fierce
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