Fragrance comparison

Salt On My Skin vs Spinel

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Salt On My Skin

Boots

3.004 votes

Rank #62,983 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Spinel

Adleen Haute Parfumerie

5.004 votes

Rank #37,772 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spinel takes 3 of 4 categories.

Salt On My Skin
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Spinel
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Salt On My Skin1/4

Spinel3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Spinel
Sillage & projection: Spinel
Value for money: Salt On My Skin
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Spinel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Salt On My SkinBoots

SpinelAdleen Haute Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

25%Like

50%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevitySpinel

SillageSpinel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value17

Category winnerSalt On My SkinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla92%

white floral84%

woody77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

rose77%

patchouli69%

white floral61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineSandalwood

Base

Vanilla

Top

BergamotPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseJasmineIris

Base

PatchouliAmberVanillaSandalwoodOud

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Sandalwood 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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,983

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,772

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSpinelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Salt On My Skin reads as a soft citrus vanilla with a jasmine heart and a smooth sandalwood base. Despite the name, the note structure suggests more creamy floral warmth than a distinctly salty or marine profile. It may suit someone who wants an easy, intimate everyday scent that stays close to the skin. The overall s…

Reviews →

Spinel by Adleen Haute Parfumerie is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Spinel was launched in 2024. Top notes are Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Rose, Jasmine and Iris; base notes are Patchouli, Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Oud.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Salt On My Skin or Spinel?

Spinel takes 3 of 4 categories. Salt On My Skin is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Spinel is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Salt On My Skin for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Spinel for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Salt On My Skin or Spinel?

Spinel lasts longest (Spinel 93/100, Salt On My Skin 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Salt On My Skin or Spinel?

Spinel projects furthest (Spinel 75/100, Salt On My Skin 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Salt On My Skin and Spinel smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Is Salt On My Skin or Spinel better for summer or winter?

Salt On My Skin suits daytime wear; Spinel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Salt On My Skin and Spinel?

Salt On My Skin has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Sandalwood, a base of Vanilla. Spinel has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood.