Fragrance comparison

Pilgrim vs Ignis fatum

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

Pilgrim

Chapel Factory

3.9521 votes

Rank #56,031 AmberMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Ignis fatum

Incarna parfums

4.0021 votes

Rank #50,787 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ignis fatum takes 2 of 5 categories.

Pilgrim
Choose it for a amber and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Ignis fatum
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Pilgrim1/5

Ignis fatum2/5

Ratings & consensus: Ignis fatum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Pilgrim
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ignis fatum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PilgrimChapel Factory

Ignis fatumIncarna parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 22%Had 1%Want 78%

4.00/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 56%

Category winnerIgnis fatumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

19%Like

14%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

52%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

14%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value48

Category winnerPilgrimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

marine92%

smoky84%

balsamic77%

salty69%

animalic61%

amber100%

smoky90%

leather80%

woody70%

warm spicy60%

animalic50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, smoky and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

IncenseSaltCade oil

Heart2-4 hrs

SeaweedBenzoin

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisLeatherMoss

Notes

IncenseCastoreumTarGuaiac WoodBenzoinLeatherTonka BeanAmberMoss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIncense, Benzoin, Leather and Moss. Durations are only published for Pilgrim, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer67

Fall83

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex92

Women0

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,031

PerfumerAnais Biguine, Pisse-Vinaigre

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,787

PerfumerNatalia Vitkovskaya

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIgnis fatumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pilgrim by Chapel Factory delivers an evocative clash between coastal brine and church incense. The first spray opens with a sharp burst of smoky cade oil and coarse mineral salt, cutting through the air like an icy gale over ocean bluffs. Within twenty minutes, the initial solvent lift settles into damp seaweed and w…

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Ignis fatum by Incarna parfums is a bold, resinous composition built around deep incense and animalic castoreum. This oriental woody scent anchors itself in heavy notes of tar, leather, and guaiac wood. Designed for those seeking a dark, atmospheric presence, it performs best in cooler weather or during intense evenin…

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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, Pilgrim or Ignis fatum?

Ignis fatum takes 2 of 5 categories. Pilgrim is rated 3.95/5 from 21 votes; Ignis fatum is rated 4.00/5 from 21 votes. Choose Pilgrim for a amber and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Ignis fatum for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Pilgrim or Ignis fatum?

They last about the same: Pilgrim 71/100, Ignis fatum 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Pilgrim or Ignis fatum?

Projection is very close: Pilgrim 55/100, Ignis fatum 55/100 for sillage.

Do Pilgrim and Ignis fatum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, smoky and animalic accords. Common notes include Incense, Benzoin, Leather and Moss.

Is Pilgrim or Ignis fatum better for summer or winter?

Pilgrim suits daytime wear; Ignis fatum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pilgrim and Ignis fatum?

Pilgrim has top notes of Incense, Salt and Cade oil, heart notes of Seaweed and Benzoin, a base of Ambergris, Leather and Moss. Ignis fatum features Incense, Castoreum, Tar, Guaiac Wood and Benzoin.