Question 1

What's the difference between Blinding Light and Sacred Scarab?

Accepted Answer

Blinding Light is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Blackcliff Parfums (2021) dominated by Leather accords. Sacred Scarab is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Zoologist Perfumes (2022) leaning on Amber accords. They share 1 accord: Animalic.

Question 2

Which is better, Blinding Light or Sacred Scarab?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Blinding Light scores 3.84/5 vs Sacred Scarab at 3.83/5. Sacred Scarab's standout strength: Art-led, bold, and unconventional scent profiles. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Blinding Light and Sacred Scarab smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Sacred Scarab: The r/fragrance community views Sacred Scarab and Zoologist Perfumes very positively, praising their bold, art-driven approach and strong sales performance.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Blinding Light or Sacred Scarab?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Blinding Light vs Sacred Scarab?

Accepted Answer

Blinding Light scores highest for fall wear; Sacred Scarab scores highest for fall wear. Blinding Light leans daytime, Sacred Scarab leans evening.

Blinding Light vs Sacred Scarab

Comparison Summary

Unique to Sacred Scarab (18)

Shared Accords (1)

Community Sentiment Pulse — Sacred Scarab

Positive

Negative

Frequently asked questions

Attribute	Blinding Light	Sacred Scarab
Brand	Blackcliff Parfums	Zoologist Perfumes
Year	2021	2022
Rating	3.84	3.83
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	18