Original sin vs Bermuda Waters
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Original sin takes 3 of 4 categories.
Original sinChoose it for a woody and rum character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Bermuda WatersChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Original sin3/4
Bermuda Waters1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Original sin
- Sillage & projection
- Original sin
- Value for money
- Bermuda Waters
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Original sin
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Original sinMAISON OLFACTIFBermuda WatersIDMANWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.60/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 21%Had 5%Want 74%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate70%Love
20%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOriginal sin
SillageOriginal sin
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBermuda WatersBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
rum91%
powdery83%
tobacco74%
sweet65%
vanilla56%
aromatic100%
woody92%
sweet84%
tobacco77%
amber69%
fruity61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, tobacco and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Jasmine
Heart
VanillaCinnamonSaffron
Base
SkinRumTobaccoSandalGold
Top30 to 45 minutes
GinIncensePearSaffron
Heart2 to 3 hours
TobaccoRumCinnamonJasmine
Base3 to 4 hours
SandalwoodVanillaMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Vanilla, Cinnamon and Saffron. Durations are only published for Bermuda Waters, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer17
Fall100
Winter67
Day33
Night100
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,751
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#69,566
PerfumerShadi Samra
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOriginal sinHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOriginal sin by MAISON OLFACTIF leans into the contrast between light and dark. It opens with a delicate hit of jasmine before settling into a warm, intoxicating blend of vanilla, rum, and tobacco. Designed for those who appreciate a bold aromatic scent, it sits comfortably on the skin during cool autumn evenings or n…
Reviews →Bermuda Waters by IDMAN delivers an intriguing contrast between crisp spirits and dark, resinous warmth. The scent begins with a chilled splash of juniper-tinged gin and crisp, juicy pear, accented by an earthy thread of saffron and smoky incense. As the opening settles, rich notes of sweet pipe tobacco and golden rum…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Original sin or Bermuda Waters?
Original sin takes 3 of 4 categories. Original sin is rated 4.60/5 from 10 votes; Bermuda Waters is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Original sin for a woody and rum character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Bermuda Waters for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Original sin or Bermuda Waters?
Original sin lasts longest (Original sin 84/100, Bermuda Waters 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Original sin or Bermuda Waters?
Original sin projects furthest (Original sin 72/100, Bermuda Waters 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Original sin and Bermuda Waters smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, tobacco and sweet accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Vanilla, Cinnamon and Saffron.
Is Original sin or Bermuda Waters better for summer or winter?
Original sin suits evening wear; Bermuda Waters suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Original sin and Bermuda Waters?
Original sin has top notes of Jasmine, heart notes of Vanilla, Cinnamon and Saffron, a base of Skin, Rum, Tobacco and Sandal. Bermuda Waters has top notes of Gin, Incense, Pear and Saffron, heart notes of Tobacco, Rum, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Musk and Vetiver.
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