Question 1

What's the difference between Under My Skin and The Dark Side?

Accepted Answer

Under My Skin is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Francesca Bianchi (2017) dominated by Amber accords. The Dark Side is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Francesca Bianchi (2016) leaning on Amber accords. They share 5 accords: Amber, Warm Spicy, Powdery, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Under My Skin or The Dark Side?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Under My Skin scores 4.09/5 vs The Dark Side at 4.11/5. On r/fragrance, Under My Skin sits at 8.2/10 (positive) while The Dark Side is 8.2/10 (positive). Under My Skin's standout strength: Highly wearable and sophisticated scents that evoke specific landscapes and stories. The Dark Side's standout strength: Rich, complex scent profile with honey, incense, spicy amber and wood. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Under My Skin and The Dark Side smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Under My Skin: The community views this fragrance house very positively, with strong appreciation for quality, wearability, and distinctive character. The Dark Side: The Dark Side is a highly regarded fragrance from Francesca Bianchi that receives strong praise for its dark, complex scent profile and evocative atmospheric qualities.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Under My Skin or The Dark Side?

Accepted Answer

Under My Skin: Excellent quality juice and performance across the collection The Dark Side: Can be polarizing - performance and projection vary by individual Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Under My Skin vs The Dark Side?

Accepted Answer

Under My Skin scores highest for fall wear; The Dark Side scores highest for winter wear. Under My Skin leans evening, The Dark Side leans evening.

Under My Skin vs The Dark Side

Comparison Summary

Unique to Under My Skin (18)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Under My Skin

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Community Sentiment Pulse — The Dark Side

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Attribute	Under My Skin	The Dark Side
Brand	Francesca Bianchi	Francesca Bianchi
Year	2017	2016
Rating	4.09	4.11
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	18	0