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Boy vs Darley

Boy and Darley overlap 51% in notes and accords; 5 notes appear in both. Boy came out in 2016, Darley in 2012.

At a glance

BoyDarley
BrandChanelParfums de Marly
Release year20162012
Rating
7.9/10563 votes
7.8/10377 votes
Longevity
7.3/10
7.2/10
Sillage
6.8/10
6.8/10

When to wear

Seasons
BoyDarley
Spring32%32%
Summer28%26%
Autumn25%26%
Winter15%15%
Occasions
BoyDarley
Daytime24%23%
Office22%22%
Casual23%21%
Evening14%14%
Nighttime13%13%
Sport0%7%

Notes

In both

  • Sandalwood
  • Rose
  • Lemon
  • Lavender
  • Orange blossom

Boy

Only in this one

  • French geranium
  • Heliotropin
  • Musk
  • Grapefruit zest
  • Vanilla
  • Moss
  • Coumarin

Darley

Only in this one

  • Bergamot
  • Mint
  • Rosemary
  • Cinnamon
  • Patchouli
  • Amber
  • Tonka bean
  • Gaiac wood

Accords

Boy

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Sweet
  6. Spicy

Darley

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Sweet
  6. Spicy

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 7.3/10 for Boy, 7.2/10 for Darley.

Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 6.8/10 for Boy, 6.8/10 for Darley.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 15% of the season votes for Boy and 15% for Darley.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 28% of the season votes for Boy and 26% for Darley.

Which one is rated higher?

Boy is rated higher: 7.9/10 against 7.8/10 for Darley.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Sandalwood, Rose, Lemon, Lavender, Orange blossom.