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Dark Lord Eau de Parfum bottle Dark Lord EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2018 Year -
££££ Price Tier ££
Raa'ed Eau de Parfum bottle Raa'ed EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Dark Lord EDP
This one's a divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it affair that promises intensity. With its beast-mode projection and longevity, By Kilian's Dark Lord is definitely not for the faint of heart, or for someone who wants to blend in. It's an acquired taste, but once acquired, it's addictive.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Raa'ed EDP
Seriously potent and long-lasting, Raa'ed is a unique scent that delivers a fantastic, warm embrace. Just be warned, it's highly concentrated and might stain your clothes if you're not careful.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Dark Lord EDP
Raa'ed EDP

Notes

Accords

Dark Lord Raa'ed
100%
Woody
85%
Warm Spicy
100%
89%
Leather
55%
Fresh Spicy
77%
Citrus
75%
73%
Earthy
65%
Amber
65%
64%
Aromatic
64%
Fruity
58%
Musky
56%
54%
Animalic
52%
Smoky
52%
Green
Sweet
52%
49%
Rum
Woody shared
100%
85%
100%
89%
Fresh Spicy shared
55%
77%
75%
Earthy shared
73%
65%
65%
Aromatic shared
64%
64%
58%
56%
54%
52%
52%
52%
Rum
49%

Performance

Dark Lord Raa'ed
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Dark Lord

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Given its strong projection and dark, commanding profile, Dark Lord is too intense for office or casual wear. It suits evening dates and formal events where its luxurious and bold character can shine without overpowering; however, some users noted its divisive nature may mean it won't please everyone, even in such settings.

Raa'ed

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage, coupled with its warm and spicy accords, make it better suited for evenings and special occasions rather than the office or casual daytime wear. It's a statement scent for when you want to be noticed.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
81%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, earthy, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Dark Lord EDP
Raa'ed EDP
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