Fragrance comparison

Pheromone Summer Kiss vs Chimilka

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 303 ratings analysed

Pheromone Summer Kiss

Marilyn Miglin

2.754 votes

Rank #67,443 AromaticWoody

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18%scent match

Clearly different

Chimilka

Vilhelm Parfumerie

3.67299 votes

Rank #15,500 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Pheromone Summer Kiss
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Chimilka
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Pheromone Summer Kiss2/4

Chimilka2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pheromone Summer KissMarilyn Miglin

ChimilkaVilhelm Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

3.67/ 5 · 299 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

32%Love

32%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

7%Hate

299 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate44

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityChimilka

SillagePheromone Summer Kiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value25

Category winnerPheromone Summer KissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

white floral84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

leather69%

floral61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

JuniperSea NotesLavenderCalifornian LemonItalian Mandarin

Heart2 to 4 hours

White LilyItalian Jasmine

Base4 to 8 hours

VioletPatchouliMuskAmber

Top

PeachItalian MandarinVelvetCardamom

Heart

Chinese OsmanthusLeatherOakmossSaffronVioletImmortelle

Base

SugarMuskPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesItalian Mandarin, Violet, Patchouli and Musk. Durations are only published for Pheromone Summer Kiss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men6

Unisex44

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#15,500

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerChimilkaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pheromone Summer Kiss by Marilyn Miglin presents a crisp, botanical blend that takes a distinct turn away from traditional sweet summer releases. The fragrance opens with an astringent burst of juniper, sharp Californian lemon, and breezy sea notes, backed by an aromatic cut of lavender. Rather than leaning into lush …

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Chimilka by Vilhelm Parfumerie is a bittersweet leather and fruit composition that pairs ripe peach skin with a heavy dose of dry immortelle and saffron. Designed as a modern unisex scent, it wraps its warm spices in a dusty, metallic base that feels tailored for breezy spring days and smart-casual wear.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pheromone Summer Kiss or Chimilka?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Pheromone Summer Kiss is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes; Chimilka is rated 3.67/5 from 299 votes. Choose Pheromone Summer Kiss for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Chimilka for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone Summer Kiss or Chimilka?

Chimilka lasts longest (Chimilka 72/100, Pheromone Summer Kiss 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone Summer Kiss or Chimilka?

Pheromone Summer Kiss projects furthest (Pheromone Summer Kiss 63/100, Chimilka 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pheromone Summer Kiss and Chimilka smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Italian Mandarin, Violet, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Pheromone Summer Kiss or Chimilka better for summer or winter?

Pheromone Summer Kiss suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pheromone Summer Kiss and Chimilka?

Pheromone Summer Kiss has top notes of Juniper, Sea Notes, Lavender and Californian Lemon, heart notes of White Lily and Italian Jasmine, a base of Violet, Patchouli, Musk and Amber. Chimilka has top notes of Peach, Italian Mandarin, Velvet and Cardamom, heart notes of Chinese Osmanthus, Leather, Oakmoss and Saffron, a base of Sugar, Musk, Patchouli and Amber.