Fragrance comparison

Samhain Spectre vs Snowmint Mallow

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 115 ratings analysed

Samhain Spectre

Andromeda's Curse

3.9010 votes

Rank #55,166 SweetVanilla

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Snowmint Mallow

Solstice Scents

4.31105 votes

Rank #9,046 SweetGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Samhain Spectre
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Snowmint Mallow
Choose it for a sweet and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Samhain Spectre2/5

Snowmint Mallow2/5

Ratings & consensus: Snowmint Mallow
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Samhain Spectre
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Samhain Spectre
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Snowmint Mallow

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Samhain SpectreAndromeda's Curse

Snowmint MallowSolstice Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%

4.31/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerSnowmint MallowRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

53%Love

30%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

105 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevitySamhain Spectre

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value67

Category winnerSamhain SpectreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla83%

smoky65%

powdery48%

amber30%

sweet100%

green88%

aromatic77%

vanilla65%

coconut53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MarshmallowVanillaSmokeSugarTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

PeppermintMarshmallowCoconutVanillaCupcakeSugar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMarshmallow, Vanilla and Sugar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring45

Summer23

Fall30

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

Men4

Unisex43

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,166

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,046

PerfumerAngela St.John

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerSnowmint MallowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Samhain Spectre by Andromeda's Curse opens with pillowy marshmallow tossed over burning bonfire embers. As the immediate heat settles, toasted sugar and rich vanilla fuse with dark wood smoke to create a cozy autumnal atmosphere. A smooth base of tonka bean adds a slightly powdery, amber resin quality that clings clos…

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Snowmint Mallow opens with a brisk snap of peppermint that chills the nostrils before melting into soft marshmallow fluff. As the initial cold blast softens, warm vanilla and sweet cupcake accord surface beneath the mint. Creamy coconut rounds out the heart, preventing the peppermint from turning overly medicinal or s…

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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, Samhain Spectre or Snowmint Mallow?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Samhain Spectre is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes; Snowmint Mallow is rated 4.31/5 from 105 votes. Choose Samhain Spectre for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Snowmint Mallow for a sweet and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Samhain Spectre or Snowmint Mallow?

Samhain Spectre lasts longest (Samhain Spectre 63/100, Snowmint Mallow 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Samhain Spectre or Snowmint Mallow?

Projection is very close: Samhain Spectre 44/100, Snowmint Mallow 44/100 for sillage.

Do Samhain Spectre and Snowmint Mallow smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Marshmallow, Vanilla and Sugar.

Is Samhain Spectre or Snowmint Mallow better for summer or winter?

Samhain Spectre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Samhain Spectre and Snowmint Mallow?

Samhain Spectre features Marshmallow, Vanilla, Smoke, Sugar and Tonka Bean. Snowmint Mallow features Peppermint, Marshmallow, Coconut, Vanilla and Cupcake.