Fragrance comparison

Pilgrim vs Terrifier Circus

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pilgrim

Chapel Factory

3.9521 votes

Rank #56,031 AmberMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Terrifier Circus

Kevin Schepis

3.9418 votes

Rank #50,940 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pilgrim takes 3 of 5 categories.

Pilgrim
Choose it for a amber and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Terrifier Circus
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Pilgrim3/5

Terrifier Circus1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PilgrimChapel Factory

Terrifier CircusKevin Schepis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 22%Had 1%Want 78%

3.94/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 9%Had 1%Want 89%

Category winnerPilgrimRating 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

56%Love

11%Like

17%Ok

6%Dislike

11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityPilgrim

SillagePilgrim

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

marine92%

smoky84%

balsamic77%

salty69%

animalic61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

cherry77%

smoky69%

balsamic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, smoky and balsamic

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

Top

CherryPepper

Heart

IncensePatchouliAgarwood

Base

BenzoinMoss

InformationalShared notesIncense, Benzoin 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

Spring11

Summer11

Fall78

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex92

Women0

Men9

Unisex36

Women55

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#50,940

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTerrifier CircusHigher 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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Terrifier Circus by Kevin Schepis is a woody spicy scent that balances fruity sweetness with an intense, smoky core. Cherry and pepper open the experience, quickly giving way to a heart of incense, patchouli, and agarwood. It is a bold, challenging fragrance that thrives during cold weather nights when you want to mak…

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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 Terrifier Circus?

Pilgrim takes 3 of 5 categories. Pilgrim is rated 3.95/5 from 21 votes; Terrifier Circus is rated 3.94/5 from 18 votes. Choose Pilgrim for a amber and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Terrifier Circus for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pilgrim or Terrifier Circus?

Pilgrim lasts longest (Pilgrim 71/100, Terrifier Circus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pilgrim or Terrifier Circus?

Pilgrim projects furthest (Pilgrim 55/100, Terrifier Circus 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pilgrim and Terrifier Circus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, smoky and balsamic accords. Common notes include Incense, Benzoin and Moss.

Is Pilgrim or Terrifier Circus better for summer or winter?

Pilgrim suits daytime wear; Terrifier Circus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pilgrim and Terrifier Circus?

Pilgrim has top notes of Incense, Salt and Cade oil, heart notes of Seaweed and Benzoin, a base of Ambergris, Leather and Moss. Terrifier Circus has top notes of Cherry and Pepper, heart notes of Incense, Patchouli and Agarwood, a base of Benzoin and Moss.