Fragrance comparison

Sacred Hinoki vs Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине)

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Sacred Hinoki

Skylar

3.7423 votes

Rank #37,802 WoodyAromatic

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине)

Kamila Robinson

4.003 votes

Rank #55,744 Fresh SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Sacred Hinoki
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине)
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Sacred Hinoki2/4

Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине)2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине)
Sillage & projection: Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине)
Value for money: Sacred Hinoki
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sacred Hinoki

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sacred HinokiSkylar

Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине)Kamila Robinson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 67%Had 8%Want 25%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 28%Had 0%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

9%Love

61%Like

26%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage28

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityWinter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине)

SillageWinter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSacred HinokiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

powdery30%

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

fresh70%

smoky60%

herbal50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

HinokiPineFir

Heart2-3 hrs

SandalwoodCedarwoodVetiver

Base3-5 hrs

AmberMuskHay

Notes

ChrysanthemumSmokeWhite PepperGingerAmberPineFirIce

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPine, Fir and Amber. Durations are only published for Sacred Hinoki, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer30

Fall90

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex78

Women0

Casual 41%Work 37%Date 16%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,802

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#55,744

PerfumerKamila Robinson

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSacred HinokiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sacred Hinoki by Skylar feels like stepping into a sunlit cedar forest right after a morning drizzle. Instead of heavy smoke or dark resins, this fragrance opens with crisp hinoki cypress, brisk pine needles, and sweet fir that give off an invigorating, outdoor freshness. As the initial zest settles, smooth sandalwood…

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Kamila Robinson's Winter on Sakhalin captures a freezing Siberian landscape in a bottle. This unisex chypre relies on dry, aromatic pine needle chords and icy synthetic molecules to recreate the bite of sub-zero forest air. It serves as an atmospheric scent for adventurous wearers who appreciate cold, earthy compositi…

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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, Sacred Hinoki or Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине)?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Sacred Hinoki is rated 3.74/5 from 23 votes; Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине) is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Sacred Hinoki for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине) for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sacred Hinoki or Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине)?

Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине) lasts longest (Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине) 73/100, Sacred Hinoki 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sacred Hinoki or Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине)?

Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине) projects furthest (Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине) 40/100, Sacred Hinoki 28/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sacred Hinoki and Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pine, Fir and Amber.

Is Sacred Hinoki or Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине) better for summer or winter?

Sacred Hinoki suits daytime wear; Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sacred Hinoki and Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине)?

Sacred Hinoki has top notes of Hinoki, Pine and Fir, heart notes of Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Vetiver, a base of Amber, Musk and Hay. Winter on Sakhalin (Зима на Сахалине) features Chrysanthemum, Smoke, White Pepper, Ginger and Amber.