Absolutely Dark
ZaraEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Absolutely Dark vs. Percival
Is Absolutely Dark better than Percival?
Percival projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
citruswoodyamber
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 Percival?
| Absolutely Dark | Percival | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2018 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Marion Costero | Hamid Merati-Kashani |
| Best season | — | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Absolutely Dark and Percival smell?
Absolutely Dark
Marine
Citrus
Woody
Iris
Amber
Oriental
Aquatic
Spicy
Percival
Amber
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Musky
Lavender
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Absolutely Dark and Percival share?
Top
Aquatic NotesCitric Notes
BergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
IrisCashmereSandalwood
LavenderCorianderGeraniumCinnamonJasmineViolet
Base
Mossy WoodsAmber
Balsam FirMuskSpicesPink PepperTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Iris
LavenderGeraniumJasmineViolet
Where they fit
When and where do Absolutely Dark and Percival work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Absolutely Dark or Percival?
| Absolutely Dark | Percival | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Absolutely Dark and Percival?
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
Percival is an aromatic powerhouse that does not play it safe. The lavender and coriander heart gives it a classically masculine edge while the balsam fir and tonka base adds warmth that lingers.Percival
The hunt
Where to buy Absolutely Dark and Percival
| Absolutely Dark | Percival | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | — | $256.36ecosmetics |
| 125ml | — | $269.49fragrancenet |
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