Fragrance comparison

L'Etoile Mourante vs Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине)

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

L'Etoile Mourante

Sylhouette Parfums

3.758 votes

Rank #44,701 Fresh SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине)

Kamila Robinson

4.003 votes

Rank #55,744 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

L'Etoile Mourante
Choose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине)
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

L'Etoile Mourante2/4

Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине)2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине)
Sillage & projection: L'Etoile Mourante
Value for money: Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине)
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Etoile Mourante

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Etoile MouranteSylhouette Parfums

Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине)Kamila Robinson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 4%Had 1%Want 94%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 28%Had 0%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

38%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityWinter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине)

SillageL'Etoile Mourante

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value50

Category winnerWinter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

floral92%

smoky84%

powdery77%

woody69%

soft spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

fresh70%

smoky60%

herbal50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CarrotWhite PepperWisteriaSmokeDustPalo SantoBluebellTansySkin

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

ChrysanthemumSmokeWhite PepperGingerAmberPineFirIce

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesWhite Pepper and Smoke. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#55,744

PerfumerKamila Robinson

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Etoile MouranteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Etoile Mourante by Sylhouette Parfums presents a stark, contemplative profile featuring carrot, wisteria, and smoke. This 2025 release leans into a sterile, mineral-like texture that feels most at home during crisp autumn evenings. It offers an unconventional olfactory experience for those who appreciate abstract, i…

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Kamila Robinson's Winter on Sakhalin captures a freezing Siberian landscape in a bottle. This unisex chypre relies on dry, aromatic pine needle chords and icy synthetic molecules to recreate the bite of sub-zero forest air. It serves as an atmospheric scent for adventurous wearers who appreciate cold, earthy compositi…

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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, L'Etoile Mourante or Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине)?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. L'Etoile Mourante is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes; Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине) is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose L'Etoile Mourante for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине) for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Etoile Mourante or Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине)?

Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине) lasts longest (Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине) 73/100, L'Etoile Mourante 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Etoile Mourante or Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине)?

Projection is very close: L'Etoile Mourante 42/100, Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине) 40/100 for sillage.

Do L'Etoile Mourante and Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and smoky accords. Common notes include White Pepper and Smoke.

Is L'Etoile Mourante or Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине) better for summer or winter?

L'Etoile Mourante suits day or night wear; Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Etoile Mourante and Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине)?

L'Etoile Mourante features Carrot, White Pepper, Wisteria, Smoke and Dust. Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине) features Chrysanthemum, Smoke, White Pepper, Ginger and Amber.