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By Kilian Dark Lord vs Floris Elite
Elite is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
PepperBergamotSichuan PepperCloves
Heart
RumDavanaJasmine SambacBirch
Base
LeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVetiverCedarOakmossPatchouliAmber
Accords
Woody
100%
Leather
80%
Earthy
69%
Aromatic
66%
Fresh spicy
65%
Animalic
54%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Dark Lord by By Kilian is a Leather fragrance for men. Dark Lord was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Pepper, Bergamot, Sichuan Pepper and Cloves; middle notes are Rum, Davana, Jasmine Sambac and Birch; base notes are Leather, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Vetiver, Cedar, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Amber. By Kilian launches Dark Lord in summer 2018. "Dark Lord "Ex Tenebris Lux' is a gentleman of the night. Meet him in the most surprising of circumstances and his mystery slowly unfolds: A head-twisting mix of shadows and light, it seduces in seconds with its elegant, long-lasting accords of leather and strong vetiver, its jasmine drenched in rum, and a dandyish entrance of bergamot and pepper. Under lock and tasseled key, a 1.7 oz. flacon is carved with the Achilles’ Shield as a symbol of protection and finished with monogram-engraved gunmetal details. A smiling skull rises like a monument atop a black lacquered wooden coffret, illuminating a display of grim magnificence."By Kilian Dark Lord is as a 50 ml Eau de Parfum.
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Notes
Top
BergamotJuniperVirginia CedarPetitgrainGrapefruit
Heart
FirLavenderBay Leaf
Base
OakmossLeatherCedarVetiverAmberPatchouliMusk
Accords
Woody
100%
Aromatic
96%
Fresh spicy
92%
Citrus
65%
Earthy
61%
Mossy
58%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallspringwinter
About
Elite by Floris is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Elite was launched in 1980. Top notes are Bergamot, Juniper, Virginia Cedar, Petitgrain and Grapefruit; middle notes are Fir, Lavender and Bay Leaf; base notes are Oakmoss, Leather, Cedar, Vetiver, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.
Notes in Common
30% sharedShared (7)
BergamotLeatherVetiverCedarOakmossPatchouliAmber
Only in Dark Lord
PepperSichuan PepperClovesRumDavanaJasmine SambacBirchCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Only in Elite
JuniperVirginia CedarPetitgrainGrapefruitFirLavenderBay LeafMusk
Rating
3.98vs4.10
Ratings
1,928vs460
Concentration
EDPvs
Launch Year
2018vs1980
Which should I buy?
Elite is the community's favourite of the two.
- Elite is rated higher by the community: 4.10 from 460 ratings, against 3.98 from 1,928.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Dark Lord and "moderate" for Elite.
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Dark Lord versus "moderate" for Elite.
- Dark Lord is voted best for winter and fall; Elite for fall and spring.
- By Kilian is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Floris is premium (typically $100–250).
Buy Elite if you want the higher-rated option; pick Dark Lord if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.