Fragrance comparison

Ascension vs Sin Poetry

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

Ascension

Lapp Fragrances

3.754 votes

Rank #22,348 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Sin Poetry

Testament London · 2023

4.3936 votes

Rank #13,370 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sin Poetry takes 2 of 3 categories.

Ascension
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Sin Poetry
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ascension1/3

Sin Poetry2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ascension
Sillage & projection: Sin Poetry
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sin Poetry

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AscensionLapp Fragrances

Sin PoetryTestament London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 4%Want 96%

4.39/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAscension

SillageSin Poetry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value44

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

conifer72%

fresh spicy58%

warm spicy44%

green30%

woody100%

musky91%

aromatic83%

powdery65%

fresh spicy48%

amber39%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Siberian PineGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

Cinnamon LeafThymeLabdanum

Base

FirWoody NotesMusk

Top

Black PepperCarawayPink PepperThymeCinnamonLemon

Heart

BergamotMandarin OrangeCardamon

Base

AmberLiquidambarWoody NotesAtlas CedarMuskCashmeranLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Thyme, Labdanum and Woody Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer14

Fall93

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men42

Unisex54

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#13,370

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched2023

Reviews6

Category winnerSin PoetryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ascension by Lapp Fragrances opens with crisp Siberian pine and sharp green notes, grounded by a steady base of fir and musk. It feels like a brisk morning walk through a dense evergreen forest. This scent works beautifully for those who prefer natural, woody profiles that remain close to the skin. It is a quiet, cont…

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Sin Poetry opens with a dry splash of lemon and a warm, dusty grating of cinnamon. As it settles, it reveals a dark base of Atlas cedar and cashmeran. It feels dry and spicy on skin, making it an excellent option for cool autumn nights when wearing heavy sweaters.

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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, Ascension or Sin Poetry?

Sin Poetry takes 2 of 3 categories. Ascension is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Sin Poetry is rated 4.39/5 from 36 votes. Choose Ascension for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Sin Poetry for a woody and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ascension or Sin Poetry?

Ascension lasts longest (Ascension 80/100, Sin Poetry 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ascension or Sin Poetry?

Sin Poetry projects furthest (Sin Poetry 69/100, Ascension 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ascension and Sin Poetry smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Thyme, Labdanum and Woody Notes.

Is Ascension or Sin Poetry better for summer or winter?

Ascension suits day or night wear; Sin Poetry suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ascension and Sin Poetry?

Ascension has top notes of Siberian Pine, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon Leaf, Thyme and Labdanum, a base of Fir, Woody Notes and Musk. Sin Poetry has top notes of Black Pepper, Caraway, Pink Pepper and Thyme, heart notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Cardamon, a base of Amber, Liquidambar, Woody Notes and Atlas Cedar.