Quick answer: Dark Secret is the fruitier, sweeter one: black cherry and saffron over cinnamon, praline and sandalwood. Aphrodite is darker and smokier: jasmine, burnt cinnamon and myrrh over tobacco, vanilla and mineral amber. Both are strong, unisex evening scents for autumn and winter.
Dark Secret and Aphrodite are the two richest evening scents in the Mykonos range, and both name Kilian Angels' Share in their inspiration line. Read what "inspired by" means. Here is how they differ.
Dark Secret vs Aphrodite at a glance
| Dark Secret | Aphrodite | |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Fruity, Woody & Vanilla | Woody & Vanilla |
| For | Unisex | Unisex |
| Concentration | Extrait de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Intensity | Strong | Strong |
| Seasons | Autumn, Winter | Autumn, Winter |
| Occasions | Evening, Special | Evening, Special |
| Top notes | Black Cherry, Saffron, Bergamot | Jasmine, Burnt Cinnamon, Myrrh |
| Heart notes | Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Marigold, Jasmine, Praline | Cedarwood, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood |
| Base notes | Amber, Musk, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood | White Musk, Tobacco, Vanilla, Mineral Amber |
| Sizes | 100 ml | 50 ml / 100 ml |
| Rating* | 5.0 / 5 (1 review) | Not enough reviews yet |
*Verified reviews at the time of writing.
What they have in common
Both share amber, jasmine, musk, sandalwood and tonka bean in their note pyramids. Both are strong, unisex extraits de parfum listed for autumn and winter, for evenings and special occasions.
How Dark Secret and Aphrodite differ
Dark Secret leads with fruit: black cherry, saffron and bergamot, then cinnamon, nutmeg, marigold, jasmine and praline. Its base of amber, musk, tonka and sandalwood is creamy and sweet.
Aphrodite leads with spice and resin: jasmine, burnt cinnamon and myrrh, then cedarwood, tonka and sandalwood. The base of white musk, tobacco, vanilla and mineral amber makes it smokier and drier.
Dark Secret comes in 100 ml; Aphrodite in 50 and 100 ml.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Mykonos Dark Secret if you like dark fruit and a sweeter, dessert-like warmth.
- Choose Mykonos Aphrodite if you prefer smoky, resinous and tobacco-tinged scents.
Want more detail? Read the full Dark Secret guide.
Frequently asked questions
Which is sweeter?
Dark Secret, with black cherry and praline.
Can I wear them in summer?
Both are designed for autumn and winter. See choosing perfume by season.
Are they good for a date?
Yes. Both feature in our date-night perfume guide.