Fragrance comparison

Mr Purple vs The Eskimo Winter

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mr Purple

Parfums de Rue

3.754 votes

Rank #63,102 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

The Eskimo Winter

Nany London Parfums

2.628 votes

Rank #66,526 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mr Purple takes 2 of 4 categories.

Mr Purple
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Eskimo Winter
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Mr Purple2/4

The Eskimo Winter1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Eskimo Winter
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Mr Purple
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mr Purple

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mr PurpleParfums de Rue

The Eskimo WinterNany London Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 7%Had 3%Want 90%

2.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 0%Had 18%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

75%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

38%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

50%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate41

Category winners

LongevityThe Eskimo Winter

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value22

Category winnerMr PurpleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

sweet77%

iris69%

musky61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Brown sugarIrisBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VanillaMuskSaffron

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodOud

Top

RaspberryCorianderBergamotAmarettoCardamomSaffronNutmeg

Heart

Bulgarian RoseImmortelleNarcissusCinnamonTobaccoHoneyTonkaLily

Base

Dark ChocolateSandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisLabdanumVanillaVetiverAlmond

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Vanilla, Saffron and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Mr Purple, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Spring67

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 38%Casual 27%Party 24%Work 11%

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,102

PerfumerLARCHITECT

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,526

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMr PurpleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mr Purple by Parfums de Rue pairs dense sweetness with dry, cosmetic powder. The first spray reveals a warm brown sugar accord cut with a quick flash of tart bergamot. Within ten minutes, powdery iris takes center stage alongside smooth vanilla and a dry pinch of saffron. It smells like roasted sugar dusted over clean…

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The Eskimo Winter by Nany London Parfums matches cold air with thick, contrasting layers. A sharp opening of raspberry and amaretto yields to a dense core of tobacco, honey, and cinnamon. It settles into a heavy base of dark chocolate, civet, and oud. This unisex fragrance fits freezing December nights when you want a…

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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, Mr Purple or The Eskimo Winter?

Mr Purple takes 2 of 4 categories. Mr Purple is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; The Eskimo Winter is rated 2.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Mr Purple for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Eskimo Winter for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mr Purple or The Eskimo Winter?

The Eskimo Winter lasts longest (The Eskimo Winter 85/100, Mr Purple 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mr Purple or The Eskimo Winter?

Projection is very close: Mr Purple 63/100, The Eskimo Winter 63/100 for sillage.

Do Mr Purple and The Eskimo Winter smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vanilla, Saffron and Sandalwood.

Is Mr Purple or The Eskimo Winter better for summer or winter?

Mr Purple suits evening wear; The Eskimo Winter suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mr Purple and The Eskimo Winter?

Mr Purple has top notes of Brown sugar, Iris and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanilla, Musk and Saffron, a base of Sandalwood and Oud. The Eskimo Winter has top notes of Raspberry, Coriander, Bergamot and Amaretto, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Immortelle, Narcissus and Cinnamon, a base of Dark Chocolate, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Ambergris.