Fragrance comparison

Decadence Sheer vs Sikkim

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 548 ratings analysed

Decadence Sheer

Parlux

3.867 votes

Rank #57,148 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sikkim

Lancôme

4.19541 votes

Rank #2,688 EarthyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sikkim takes 3 of 3 categories.

Decadence Sheer
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sikkim
Choose it for a earthy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Decadence Sheer0/3

Sikkim3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Decadence SheerParlux

SikkimLancôme

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 25%Had 20%Want 55%

4.19/ 5 · 541 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

46%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

535 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevitySikkim

SillageSikkim

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value43

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

earthy100%

aromatic92%

green84%

woody77%

mossy69%

leather61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both earthy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fruity Notes

Heart

NarcissusRoseJasmineIris

Base

SandalwoodOakmossPatchouli

Top

GalbanumAldehydesCarawayGardeniaBergamot

Heart

CarnationRoseNarcissusIrisJasmine

Base

OakmossLeatherVetiverPatchouliAmberCoconut

InformationalShared notesNarcissus, Rose, Jasmine and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men5

Unisex39

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,148

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,688

PerfumerRobert Gonnon

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerSikkimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Decadence Sheer opens with a bright burst of fruity top notes that quickly settles into a rich floral core. Narcissus and iris give the heart a dry, powdery pollen texture, while soft rose and jasmine add subtle sweetness. The floral layer rests on a grounded base of oakmoss and patchouli. As the fragrance settles, s…

Reviews →

Sikkim is a dry, green leather floral that wears more like a vintage chypre than a sweet oriental. It opens with sharp aldehydes, bitter galbanum and spice, then settles into rose, carnation, jasmine, moss and smooth leather. It suits shoppers who enjoy structured, old-school perfumery with presence. Sample first if …

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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, Decadence Sheer or Sikkim?

Sikkim takes 3 of 3 categories. Decadence Sheer is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Sikkim is rated 4.19/5 from 541 votes. Choose Decadence Sheer for a woody and earthy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sikkim for a earthy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Decadence Sheer or Sikkim?

Sikkim lasts longest (Sikkim 75/100, Decadence Sheer 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Decadence Sheer or Sikkim?

Sikkim projects furthest (Sikkim 66/100, Decadence Sheer 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Decadence Sheer and Sikkim smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy and woody accords. Common notes include Narcissus, Rose, Jasmine and Iris.

Is Decadence Sheer or Sikkim better for summer or winter?

Decadence Sheer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Decadence Sheer and Sikkim?

Decadence Sheer has top notes of Fruity Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Sikkim has top notes of Galbanum, Aldehydes, Caraway and Gardenia, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Narcissus and Iris, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Vetiver and Patchouli.