Arcanum vs Things We Never Shared
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Arcanum takes 6 of 7 categories.
ArcanumChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Things We Never SharedChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Arcanum6/7
Things We Never Shared1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Arcanum
- Community sentiment
- Arcanum
- Longevity
- Arcanum
- Sillage & projection
- Arcanum
- Value for money
- Arcanum
- Versatility
- Arcanum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Things We Never Shared
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ArcanumIncarna parfumsThings We Never SharedToskovat'Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 63 votes
Have 29%Had 10%Want 62%
3.60/ 5 · 278 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
Category winnerArcanumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
40%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
63 votes
39%Love
27%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
16%Hate
229 votes
Category winnerArcanumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityArcanum
SillageArcanum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArcanumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody90%
sweet80%
balsamic70%
warm spicy60%
fruity50%
sweet100%
fruity86%
cacao72%
warm spicy58%
woody44%
honey30%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CognacPlumRose
Heart
TobaccoOakHoneyAlmond
Base
Peru BalsamTolu BalsamAmberMyrrhMossSandalwoodBenzoin
Top
Mulled WineAdvocaatMandarin OrangeNarcissusHyacinth
Heart
PlumPanettonePoisonSacher TorteHoneyMacaronsCroissantCandied Almond
Base
CacaoHand CreamMilkToffeeTobaccoBalsam FirMyrrhSandalwood
InformationalShared notesPlum, Tobacco, Honey and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring13
Summer4
Fall100
Winter79
Day33
Night100
Spring29
Summer8
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerArcanumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,985
PerfumerNatalia Vitkovskaya
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#6,904
PerfumerDavid-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi
Launched—
Reviews68
Category winnerThings We Never SharedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArcanum by Incarna Parfums is a rich unisex scent centered on cognac, dried fruits, and tobacco. Launched in 2018, it delivers a dense, resinous profile ideal for cold weather wear. This fragrance stands out for its deep, honeyed woody character that develops slowly on the skin. It suits those seeking a bold, cozy sig…
Reviews →Things We Never Shared by Toskovat' is an aromatic fragrance that captures the essence of a winter holiday market. It opens with boozy mulled wine and Advocaat, evolving into a complex heart of plum and pastry notes like Panettone and croissants. This unique gourmand composition works best on skin during cold, crisp w…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Arcanum or Things We Never Shared?
Arcanum takes 6 of 7 categories. Arcanum is rated 4.17/5 from 63 votes; Things We Never Shared is rated 3.60/5 from 278 votes. Choose Arcanum for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Things We Never Shared for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Arcanum or Things We Never Shared?
They last about the same: Arcanum 78/100, Things We Never Shared 77/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Arcanum or Things We Never Shared?
Arcanum projects furthest (Arcanum 71/100, Things We Never Shared 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Arcanum and Things We Never Shared smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Plum, Tobacco, Honey and Myrrh.
Is Arcanum or Things We Never Shared better for summer or winter?
For summer, Things We Never Shared is the stronger pick. For winter, Things We Never Shared is the stronger pick. Arcanum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Arcanum and Things We Never Shared?
Arcanum has top notes of Cognac, Plum and Rose, heart notes of Tobacco, Oak, Honey and Almond, a base of Peru Balsam, Tolu Balsam, Amber and Myrrh. Things We Never Shared has top notes of Mulled Wine, Advocaat, Mandarin Orange and Narcissus, heart notes of Plum, Panettone, Poison and Sacher Torte, a base of Cacao, Hand Cream, Milk and Toffee.
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