Pretexte vs Sikkim
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pretexte takes 6 of 7 categories.
PretexteChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
SikkimChoose it for a earthy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Pretexte6/7
Sikkim1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Pretexte
- Community sentiment
- Pretexte
- Longevity
- Pretexte
- Sillage & projection
- Pretexte
- Value for money
- Pretexte
- Versatility
- Pretexte
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sikkim
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PretexteLanvinSikkimLancômeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.51/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%
4.19/ 5 · 541 votes
Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%
Category winnerPretexteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate68%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
34 votes
46%Love
44%Like
1%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
535 votes
Category winnerPretexteMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPretexte
SillagePretexte
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPretexteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
leather84%
animalic77%
floral69%
aldehydic61%
earthy100%
aromatic92%
green84%
woody77%
mossy69%
leather61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and leather
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesNarcissusBergamot
Heart
OpoponaxRoseCarnationIrisHawthornHay
Base
CivetLeatherOakmossCastoreumTonka BeanSandalwoodPalisander RosewoodPatchouli
Top
GalbanumAldehydesCarawayGardeniaBergamot
Heart
CarnationRoseNarcissusIrisJasmine
Base
OakmossLeatherVetiverPatchouliAmberCoconut
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Narcissus, Bergamot and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring20
Summer0
Fall100
Winter80
Day40
Night100
Spring98
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPretexteMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,145
PerfumerAndre Fraysse
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#2,912
PerfumerRobert Gonnon
Launched—
Reviews34
Category winnerSikkimHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPretexte by Lanvin is a bold oriental floral from 1937, defined by its complex leathery and animalic character. This scent opens with bright aldehydes and narcissus, shifting into a deep, dark heart of opoponax and hay. It remains a legendary piece of vintage perfumery for those who appreciate woody, resinous composit…
Reviews →Sikkim is a dry, green leather floral that wears more like a vintage chypre than a sweet oriental. It opens with sharp aldehydes, bitter galbanum and spice, then settles into rose, carnation, jasmine, moss and smooth leather. It suits shoppers who enjoy structured, old-school perfumery with presence. Sample first if …
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, Pretexte or Sikkim?
Pretexte takes 6 of 7 categories. Pretexte is rated 4.51/5 from 49 votes; Sikkim is rated 4.19/5 from 541 votes. Choose Pretexte for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sikkim for a earthy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Pretexte or Sikkim?
Pretexte lasts longest (Pretexte 79/100, Sikkim 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pretexte or Sikkim?
Pretexte projects furthest (Pretexte 69/100, Sikkim 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pretexte and Sikkim smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and leather accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Narcissus, Bergamot and Rose.
Is Pretexte or Sikkim better for summer or winter?
For summer, Pretexte is the stronger pick. For winter, Sikkim is the stronger pick. Pretexte suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pretexte and Sikkim?
Pretexte has top notes of Aldehydes, Narcissus and Bergamot, heart notes of Opoponax, Rose, Carnation and Iris, a base of Civet, Leather, Oakmoss and Castoreum. Sikkim has top notes of Galbanum, Aldehydes, Caraway and Gardenia, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Narcissus and Iris, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Vetiver and Patchouli.
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