Fragrance comparison

8 THE CHALLENGER vs Туманы Самайна (Misty Samhain) (2021)

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 22 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

1 wins

8 THE CHALLENGER

hOUSE OF hELIOS

4.254 votes

Rank #53,937 GreenSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Туманы Самайна (Misty Samhain) (2021)

Acidica Perfumes

4.333 votes

Rank #55,334 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

8 THE CHALLENGER takes 1 of 1 categories.

8 THE CHALLENGER
Choose it for a green and smoky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Туманы Самайна (Misty Samhain) (2021)
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in winter.

8 THE CHALLENGER1/1

Туманы Самайна (Misty Samhain) (2021)0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 8 THE CHALLENGER

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

8 THE CHALLENGERhOUSE OF hELIOS

Туманы Самайна (Misty Samhain) (2021)Acidica Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

smoky92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

ozonic69%

aquatic61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

animalic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

RhubarbPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet LeavesCardamomFlowersSageHerbal Notes

Base7-10 hrs

SmokeLeatherOrrisSandalwoodWoodsy Notes

Notes

BergamotDried Fallen LeavesWoody NotesGreen NotesAnimal notesSmokeSageAmberMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sage and Smoke. Durations are only published for 8 THE CHALLENGER, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day86

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Work 32%Date 29%Casual 22%Party 17%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,937

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,334

PerfumerElena Markova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner8 THE CHALLENGERHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

8 THE CHALLENGER by hOUSE OF hELIOS delivers a crisp, smoky leather profile anchored by green herbs and tart fruit. The opening hits fast with sour rhubarb, cracked pink pepper, and brisk bergamot. Within fifteen minutes, wet violet leaves and crushed garden sage cut across the initial brightness, introducing a cool, …

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Misty Samhain feels like a walk through damp autumn woods, sharp bergamot up top, then green leaves and sage caught in soft smoke. As it warms, woody notes, amber and musk take over, with a slightly animalic edge that keeps it moody rather than cosy. It suits anyone who likes smoky herbal woods and does not mind a wil…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 8 THE CHALLENGER or Туманы Самайна (Misty Samhain) (2021)?

8 THE CHALLENGER takes 1 of 1 categories. 8 THE CHALLENGER is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Туманы Самайна (Misty Samhain) (2021) is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose 8 THE CHALLENGER for a green and smoky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Туманы Самайна (Misty Samhain) (2021) for a woody and citrus character. Best in winter.

Do 8 THE CHALLENGER and Туманы Самайна (Misty Samhain) (2021) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sage and Smoke.

Is 8 THE CHALLENGER or Туманы Самайна (Misty Samhain) (2021) better for summer or winter?

8 THE CHALLENGER suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 8 THE CHALLENGER and Туманы Самайна (Misty Samhain) (2021)?

8 THE CHALLENGER has top notes of Rhubarb, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Cardamom, Flowers and Sage, a base of Smoke, Leather, Orris and Sandalwood. Туманы Самайна (Misty Samhain) (2021) features Bergamot, Dried Fallen Leaves, Woody Notes, Green Notes and Animal notes.