Fragrance comparison

Quetzalcoatl vs Sin & Pleasure

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 362 ratings analysed

4 wins

Quetzalcoatl

Pictura Fragrans

3.6663 votes

Rank #13,576 Warm SpicyCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Sin & Pleasure

BORNTOSTANDOUT®

3.75299 votes

Rank #10,384 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quetzalcoatl takes 4 of 7 categories.

Quetzalcoatl
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sin & Pleasure
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Quetzalcoatl4/7

Sin & Pleasure3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

QuetzalcoatlPictura Fragrans

Sin & PleasureBORNTOSTANDOUT®

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 299 votes

Have 21%Had 5%Want 74%

Category winnerSin & PleasureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

20%Like

18%Ok

14%Dislike

9%Hate

44 votes

33%Love

35%Like

17%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

243 votes

Category winnerSin & PleasureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityQuetzalcoatl

SillageQuetzalcoatl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value44

Category winnerQuetzalcoatlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cacao92%

oud84%

sweet77%

woody69%

cinnamon61%

woody100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

patchouli77%

almond69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CacaoCinnamonAlmondGinger

Heart

AgarwoodRumButterJasmineCoconutTea

Base

CaramelVanillaMuskSandalwoodJavanol

Notes

VanillaPatchouliRumAlmondCaramelOudSandalwoodLeatherYlang YlangWhite FlowersOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Rum, Caramel and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer10

Fall95

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Spring41

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerQuetzalcoatlMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex67

Women4

Men17

Unisex60

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,576

PerfumerDL Jenkins

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#10,384

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerSin & PleasureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Quetzalcoatl by Pictura Fragrans offers a daring look at spiced cacao, blending deep chocolate with warm cinnamon, ginger, and a strong oud presence. It is a bold, unisex scent designed for those who enjoy gourmand fragrances with a sharp, resinous edge. Perfect for crisp fall evenings or freezing winter nights, it le…

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Sin & Pleasure leans into a dark, plush idea of gourmand, opening with sweet almond, caramel and rum before settling into patchouli, woods, leather and a musky vanilla base. It reads rich, textured and slightly decadent rather than airy. On skin, it usually suits cool weather best. The sweetness and woody depth can fe…

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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, Quetzalcoatl or Sin & Pleasure?

Quetzalcoatl takes 4 of 7 categories. Quetzalcoatl is rated 3.66/5 from 63 votes; Sin & Pleasure is rated 3.75/5 from 299 votes. Choose Quetzalcoatl for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sin & Pleasure for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Quetzalcoatl or Sin & Pleasure?

Quetzalcoatl lasts longest (Quetzalcoatl 86/100, Sin & Pleasure 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quetzalcoatl or Sin & Pleasure?

Quetzalcoatl projects furthest (Quetzalcoatl 79/100, Sin & Pleasure 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quetzalcoatl and Sin & Pleasure smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Almond, Rum, Caramel and Vanilla.

Is Quetzalcoatl or Sin & Pleasure better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sin & Pleasure is the stronger pick. For winter, Quetzalcoatl is the stronger pick. Quetzalcoatl suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Quetzalcoatl and Sin & Pleasure?

Quetzalcoatl has top notes of Cacao, Cinnamon, Almond and Ginger, heart notes of Agarwood, Rum, Butter and Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. Sin & Pleasure features Vanilla, Patchouli, Rum, Almond and Caramel.