Fragrance comparison

Samhain Spectre vs Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

Samhain Spectre

Andromeda's Curse

3.9010 votes

Rank #55,166 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow

Jousset Parfums

4.3459 votes

Rank #32,830 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow takes 3 of 5 categories.

Samhain Spectre
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Samhain Spectre1/5

Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Samhain SpectreAndromeda's Curse

Spicy Pumpkin & MarshmallowJousset Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%

4.34/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

Category winnerSpicy Pumpkin & MarshmallowRating 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

58%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSpicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value46

Category winnerSamhain SpectreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla83%

smoky65%

powdery48%

amber30%

sweet100%

warm spicy83%

cinnamon65%

vanilla48%

powdery30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and powdery

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

Top

PumpkinCinnamonClove

Heart

SugarTonka BeanWheat

Base

MarshmallowSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMarshmallow, Sugar and Tonka Bean. 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

Spring19

Summer0

Fall100

Winter69

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

Men4

Unisex43

Women54

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,166

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,830

PerfumerJimmy Bodin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSpicy Pumpkin & MarshmallowHigher 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…

Reviews →

Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow by Jousset Parfums is a cozy gourmand that feels like autumn in a bottle. It pairs dry, crackling spices with a thick, sugary sweetness. It is designed for cold weather, serving as a casual comfort scent that wraps the wearer in a sweet, toasted cloud.

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, Samhain Spectre or Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow?

Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow takes 3 of 5 categories. Samhain Spectre is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes; Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow is rated 4.34/5 from 59 votes. Choose Samhain Spectre for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Samhain Spectre or Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow?

They last about the same: Samhain Spectre 63/100, Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Samhain Spectre or Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow?

Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow projects furthest (Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow 50/100, Samhain Spectre 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Samhain Spectre and Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Marshmallow, Sugar and Tonka Bean.

Is Samhain Spectre or Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow better for summer or winter?

Samhain Spectre suits evening wear; Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Samhain Spectre and Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow?

Samhain Spectre features Marshmallow, Vanilla, Smoke, Sugar and Tonka Bean. Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow has top notes of Pumpkin, Cinnamon and Clove, heart notes of Sugar, Tonka Bean and Wheat, a base of Marshmallow and Sandalwood.