Question 1

What's the difference between Mission 2 and Dark Rebel?

Accepted Answer

Mission 2 is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Parli Parfum (2018) 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 2 accords: Woody, Leather.

Question 2

Which is better, Mission 2 or Dark Rebel?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Mission 2 scores 3.75/5 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 Mission 2 and Dark Rebel smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. 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, Mission 2 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 Mission 2 vs Dark Rebel?

Accepted Answer

Mission 2 scores highest for spring wear; Dark Rebel scores highest for winter wear. Mission 2 leans daytime, Dark Rebel leans evening.

Mission 2 vs Dark Rebel

Comparison Summary

Unique to Mission 2 (11)

Unique to Dark Rebel (15)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Dark Rebel

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Attribute	Mission 2	Dark Rebel
Brand	Parli Parfum	John Varvatos
Year	2018	2015
Rating	3.75	4.34
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	11	15