Fragrance comparison

Prophecy vs Sikkim

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 588 ratings analysed

4 wins

Prophecy

Prince Matchabelli

4.4347 votes

Rank #15,064 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Sikkim

Lancôme

4.19541 votes

Rank #2,867 EarthyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prophecy takes 4 of 7 categories.

Prophecy
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sikkim
Choose it for a earthy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Prophecy4/7

Sikkim3/7

Ratings & consensus: Prophecy
Community sentiment: Prophecy
Longevity: Sikkim
Sillage & projection: Sikkim
Value for money: Prophecy
Versatility: Prophecy
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sikkim

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ProphecyPrince Matchabelli

SikkimLancôme

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 48%Had 26%Want 27%

4.19/ 5 · 541 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerProphecyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

46%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

535 votes

Category winnerProphecyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevitySikkim

SillageSikkim

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value43

Category winnerProphecyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

aldehydic61%

earthy100%

aromatic92%

green84%

woody77%

mossy69%

leather61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

AldehydesLilyPepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

CarnationJasmineGardeniaRoseCassis

Base4 to 7 hours

AmberCedarSandalwoodVetiverOakmoss

Top

GalbanumAldehydesCarawayGardeniaBergamot

Heart

CarnationRoseNarcissusIrisJasmine

Base

OakmossLeatherVetiverPatchouliAmberCoconut

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Carnation, Jasmine and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Prophecy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer73

Fall80

Winter93

Day100

Night74

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerProphecyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex52

Women36

Men5

Unisex39

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,064

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#2,867

PerfumerRobert Gonnon

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerSikkimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prophecy by Prince Matchabelli opens with a sharp burst of crisp aldehydes, clean lily, and a quick prickle of pepper. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent reveals a full floral core led by rich gardenia, jasmine, carnation, and a hint of tart cassis alongside dewy rose. The dry-down grounds these blooms on an ea…

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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 …

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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, Prophecy or Sikkim?

Prophecy takes 4 of 7 categories. Prophecy is rated 4.43/5 from 47 votes; Sikkim is rated 4.19/5 from 541 votes. Choose Prophecy for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sikkim for a earthy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Prophecy or Sikkim?

Sikkim lasts longest (Sikkim 75/100, Prophecy 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prophecy or Sikkim?

Sikkim projects furthest (Sikkim 66/100, Prophecy 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prophecy and Sikkim smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Carnation, Jasmine and Gardenia.

Is Prophecy or Sikkim better for summer or winter?

For summer, Prophecy is the stronger pick. For winter, Sikkim is the stronger pick. Prophecy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Prophecy and Sikkim?

Prophecy has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily and Pepper, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Gardenia and Rose, a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver. 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.