Skip to main content
    HousesNotesPerfumers

    Side by side

    Dark Wash vs. Chic For Men

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Chic For Men rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Dark Wash projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Dark Wash vs. Chic For Men
    Dark WashChic For Men
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20212003
    GenderMaleMale
    Perfumer—Carlos Benaïm
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Dark Wash

    Woody
    Aquatic
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Fresh
    Warm Spicy

    Chic For Men

    Warm Spicy
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Ozonic
    Woody
    Aquatic
    Aromatic
    Cinnamon

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Sesame
    WatermelonBergamotLemonMandarin OrangeCardamom
    Heart
    Aquatic Notes
    CinnamonBlack Pepper
    Base
    Sandalwood
    SandalwoodCedarwoodTonka BeanMuskAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Dark Wash vs. Chic For Men
    Dark WashChic For Men
    Score3/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some fragrances shout. This one leans in and speaks at normal volume. The sesame opening is unexpectedly warm, the aquatic heart stays cool, and the sandalwood finish is soft.Dark Wash
    Chic For Men does something unusual by opening with watermelon, and it actually works. The citrus keeps it from feeling gimmicky, while the spiced drydown saves it from being another freshie.Chic For Men