Fragrance comparison

Coconut Passion Shimmer vs The Sinner

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

Coconut Passion Shimmer

Victoria's Secret

4.5413 votes

Rank #30,191 VanillaCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

The Sinner

Kevin Schepis

4.2322 votes

Rank #43,404 White FloralCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Sinner takes 3 of 5 categories.

Coconut Passion Shimmer
Choose it for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Sinner
Choose it for a white floral and coconut character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Coconut Passion Shimmer2/5

The Sinner3/5

Ratings & consensus: Coconut Passion Shimmer
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Sinner
Sillage & projection: The Sinner
Value for money: The Sinner
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Coconut Passion Shimmer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Coconut Passion ShimmerVictoria's Secret

The SinnerKevin Schepis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 78%Had 13%Want 9%

4.23/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 14%Had 4%Want 82%

Category winnerCoconut Passion ShimmerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

23%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

64%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityThe Sinner

SillageThe Sinner

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value67

Category winnerThe SinnerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

coconut88%

sweet77%

lactonic65%

tropical53%

white floral42%

white floral100%

coconut92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

tuberose69%

powdery61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both vanilla, coconut and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CoconutVanillaLily of the ValleyChamomileAloe Vera

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CoconutPlumApricot

Heart

TuberoseJasmineLily of the Valley

Base

VanillaSandalwoodMuskAlmond

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Vanilla and Lily of the Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer100

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night38

Spring29

Summer18

Fall76

Winter100

Day26

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men6

Unisex44

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,191

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#43,404

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCoconut Passion ShimmerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Victoria's Secret Coconut Passion Shimmer opens with toasted coconut flakes and warm vanilla. It settles on skin with a subtle floral touch of chamomile and soothing aloe vera, keeping the sweetness from becoming cloying. As the mist warms under summer sun, a light milky coconut tone lingers alongside micro-fine golde…

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The Sinner by Kevin Schepis offers a creamy, tropical introduction with coconut, plum, and apricot top notes. It settles into a floral-heavy middle of tuberose and jasmine before finishing with a grounded base of vanilla and almond. This scent creates a distinct, lactonic presence that works well for those seeking a s…

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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, Coconut Passion Shimmer or The Sinner?

The Sinner takes 3 of 5 categories. Coconut Passion Shimmer is rated 4.54/5 from 13 votes; The Sinner is rated 4.23/5 from 22 votes. Choose Coconut Passion Shimmer for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Sinner for a white floral and coconut character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Coconut Passion Shimmer or The Sinner?

The Sinner lasts longest (The Sinner 63/100, Coconut Passion Shimmer 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coconut Passion Shimmer or The Sinner?

The Sinner projects furthest (The Sinner 50/100, Coconut Passion Shimmer 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coconut Passion Shimmer and The Sinner smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, coconut and sweet accords. Common notes include Coconut, Vanilla and Lily of the Valley.

Is Coconut Passion Shimmer or The Sinner better for summer or winter?

Coconut Passion Shimmer suits daytime wear; The Sinner suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coconut Passion Shimmer and The Sinner?

Coconut Passion Shimmer features Coconut, Vanilla, Lily of the Valley, Chamomile and Aloe Vera. The Sinner has top notes of Coconut, Plum and Apricot, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine and Lily of the Valley, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk and Almond.