Francesca Bianchi The Dark Side: released in 2016, amber, woody and warm spicy, about 9h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Francesca Bianchi The Dark Side dupe we found is Fragrance World Barakkat Ambre Eve — 79% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $330 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Francesca Bianchi The Dark Side dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Francesca Bianchi The Dark Side | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fragrance World Barakkat Ambre Eve | 79% | about $30 (−91%) | 7h vs 9h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Amber & Leather | 77% | about $25 (−92%) | 7h vs 9h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood | 75% | about $15 (−95%) | 8h vs 9h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Athena Fragrances HIVE | 87% | about $90 (−73%) | 8h vs 9h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Ataraxia Perfumery Deity | 81% | about $80 (−76%) | 8h vs 9h | 7/10 |
Provides a warm, amber-forward experience that shares the resinous, spicy depth reminiscent of the complex base in The Dark Side.
It shares its amber, warm spicy and woody accords with Francesca Bianchi The Dark Side, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 420 community ratings.
Leans into the warm, spicy, and balsamic territory that defines the core character of The Dark Side at a much more accessible price point.
It shares its warm spicy and amber accords with Francesca Bianchi The Dark Side, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 869 community ratings.
A heavy, sweet, and spicy fragrance that shares the dense, resinous, and honeyed qualities found in the composition of The Dark Side.
It shares its amber, woody and warm spicy accords with Francesca Bianchi The Dark Side, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 2,221 community ratings.
Captures the dense, honeyed incense character of The Dark Side with a similarly resinous and spicy profile that lingers beautifully on the skin.
It shares its woody, amber and smoky accords with Francesca Bianchi The Dark Side, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 22 community ratings.
Offers a similarly dark, balsamic, and spicy experience that evokes the mysterious, incense-heavy atmosphere found in The Dark Side.
It shares its amber, honey and warm spicy accords with Francesca Bianchi The Dark Side, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 76 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Francesca Bianchi The Dark Side.
Ataraxia Perfumery Deity, at about 8h on skin, against about 9h for Francesca Bianchi The Dark Side.
Athena Fragrances HIVE, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Francesca Bianchi The Dark Side itself sells from €118 (30 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Fragrance World Barakkat Ambre Eve saves you about $440 a year against Francesca Bianchi The Dark Side. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Ataraxia Perfumery Deity (8.4h) and Athena Fragrances HIVE (8.3h) — 2 of 5.
Francesca Bianchi The Dark Side notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-02.