Dark Rebel Eau de Parfum bottle Dark Rebel
Edp Concentration Extrait
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2015 Year 2013
££ Price Tier ££
Raffaello Extrait bottle Raffaello

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Dark Rebel Eau de Parfum
Dark Rebel is a divisive beast: some hail it as a smoky, boozy leather masterpiece, others recoil from its animalic edge. Expect a bold, confident statement rather than a people-pleaser, delivering serious bad-boy vibes but with often disappointing longevity.
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Our Verdict - Raffaello Extrait
This is a seriously polarising scent - some find it an absolute masterpiece, others say it’ll drive you to jump off a bridge. It’s got a strong presence, so sampling is essential unless you fancy a dramatic gamble.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 1% 0%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 14% 18%
Sweet 21% 11%
Warm 30% 24%
Woody 21% 25%
Earthy 13% 18%
Animalic 15% 16%
Fresh 11% 5%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Dark Rebel EdP
Raffaello Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Leather 35% vs 20%
Pepper 21% vs 13%
Only in Dark Rebel Eau de Parfum
Fir Resin 23% Styrax 20%

Accords

Dark Rebel Eau de Parfum Raffaello Extrait
100%
Woody
86%
63%
Fresh Spicy
100%
65%
Aromatic
95%
84%
Leather
88%
75%
Sweet
70%
Tobacco
60%
Rum
60%
Warm Spicy
52%
52%
Animalic
58%
Vanilla
58%
Bitter
55%
54%
Smoky
48%
Amber
50%
Woody shared
100%
86%
Fresh Spicy shared
63%
100%
Aromatic shared
65%
95%
Leather shared
84%
88%
75%
70%
Rum
60%
Warm Spicy shared
60%
52%
Animalic shared
52%
58%
58%
55%
Smoky shared
54%
48%
50%

Performance

Dark Rebel Eau de Parfum Raffaello Extrait
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Dark Rebel Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Dark Rebel's strong, dark, and often polarising character, combined with its boozy and smoky notes, makes it less suited for professional or sporty settings. It shines brightest on dates and in casual evening wear, where its mysterious and edgy vibe can truly make a statement, though its inconsistent longevity may require reapplication.

Raffaello Extrait

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and exceptional longevity, Raffaello is too assertive for office wear. Its complex, sophisticated nature and the general impression of 'regal' or 'well-dressed' align it better with formal events and confident date nights, while being a bit much for casual sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
87%
Accord
75%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Leather accords and Leather, Pepper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Dark Rebel Eau de Parfum
Raffaello Extrait
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