Question 1

What's the difference between Couteux and Dark Rebel?

Accepted Answer

Couteux is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from MPF (undated) dominated by Fruity accords. Dark Rebel is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from John Varvatos (2015) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Woody, Sweet, Leather.

Question 2

Which is better, Couteux or Dark Rebel?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Couteux scores 4.25/5 vs Dark Rebel at 4.34/5. Dark Rebel's standout strength: Distinctive leather, smoke, and boozy character with depth. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Couteux and Dark Rebel smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Sweet, Leather, Vanilla. Dark Rebel: Dark Rebel is a beloved but flawed fragrance in the community with a strong, distinctive dark leather-smoke-alcohol profile that excels creatively but suffers from poor longevity.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Couteux or Dark Rebel?

Accepted Answer

Dark Rebel: Poor longevity, typically lasting only 1-3 hours on skin Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Couteux vs Dark Rebel?

Accepted Answer

Couteux scores highest for spring wear; Dark Rebel scores highest for winter wear. Couteux leans daytime, Dark Rebel leans evening.

Couteux vs Dark Rebel

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Couteux (11)

Unique to Dark Rebel (14)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Dark Rebel

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Attribute	Couteux	Dark Rebel
Brand	MPF	John Varvatos
Year	—	2015
Rating	4.25	4.34
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	12	15