Fragrance comparison

Nymphology vs Samhain Spectre

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Nymphology

Portals Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #34,192 SweetAlmond

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59%scent match

Closely related

Samhain Spectre

Andromeda's Curse

3.9010 votes

Rank #55,166 SweetVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Nymphology
Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Samhain Spectre
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Nymphology2/4

Samhain Spectre2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NymphologyPortals Parfums

Samhain SpectreAndromeda's Curse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 14%Had 4%Want 82%

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

50%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySamhain Spectre

SillageSamhain Spectre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value89

Category winnerNymphologyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

almond86%

powdery72%

nutty58%

vanilla44%

fruity30%

sweet100%

vanilla83%

smoky65%

powdery48%

amber30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both sweet, vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Almond

Heart

MarshmallowSugar

Base

Vanilla

Notes

MarshmallowVanillaSmokeSugarTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMarshmallow, Sugar and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring20

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,192

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#55,166

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNymphologyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nymphology by Portals Parfums opens with an intense blast of warm almond that briefly leans sharp before settling into thick confectioner sugar. As the initial cherry-tinged sharpness recedes, soft marshmallow and heavy vanilla cream push forward, creating a dense, bakery-like cloud. Undercurrents of nutty fudge and g…

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Samhain Spectre by Andromeda's Curse opens with pillowy marshmallow tossed over burning bonfire embers. As the immediate heat settles, toasted sugar and rich vanilla fuse with dark wood smoke to create a cozy autumnal atmosphere. A smooth base of tonka bean adds a slightly powdery, amber resin quality that clings clos…

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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, Nymphology or Samhain Spectre?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Nymphology is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Samhain Spectre is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes. Choose Nymphology for a sweet and almond character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Samhain Spectre for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nymphology or Samhain Spectre?

Samhain Spectre lasts longest (Samhain Spectre 63/100, Nymphology 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nymphology or Samhain Spectre?

Projection is very close: Samhain Spectre 44/100, Nymphology 42/100 for sillage.

Do Nymphology and Samhain Spectre smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Marshmallow, Sugar and Vanilla.

Is Nymphology or Samhain Spectre better for summer or winter?

Nymphology suits daytime wear; Samhain Spectre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nymphology and Samhain Spectre?

Nymphology has top notes of Almond, heart notes of Marshmallow and Sugar, a base of Vanilla. Samhain Spectre features Marshmallow, Vanilla, Smoke, Sugar and Tonka Bean.