Fragrance comparison

Samhain Spectre vs Sugar Plum Fairy

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

4 wins

Samhain Spectre

Andromeda's Curse

3.9010 votes

Rank #55,166 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Sugar Plum Fairy

Latherati

3.003 votes

Rank #59,609 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Samhain Spectre takes 4 of 4 categories.

Samhain Spectre
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sugar Plum Fairy
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character.

Samhain Spectre4/4

Sugar Plum Fairy0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Samhain SpectreAndromeda's Curse

Sugar Plum FairyLatherati

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 3%Had 3%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevitySamhain Spectre

SillageSamhain Spectre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSamhain SpectreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla83%

smoky65%

powdery48%

amber30%

sweet100%

fruity83%

vanilla65%

powdery48%

musky30%

Scent match61%Closely related · 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

Notes

SugarPlumMuskMarshmallowVanillaAlmondTonka BeanLemon

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMarshmallow, Vanilla, 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,166

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,609

PerfumerJulie Grogan

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSamhain SpectreHigher 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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Sugar Plum Fairy by Latherati captures a holiday gourmand profile defined by sugared almonds and marshmallow, balanced against zesty lemon and ripe plums. This 2018 release creates a festive, sweet atmosphere perfect for winter gatherings or holiday parties. The scent profile centers on sugary confections and warm bas…

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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 Sugar Plum Fairy?

Samhain Spectre takes 4 of 4 categories. Samhain Spectre is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes; Sugar Plum Fairy is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Samhain Spectre for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sugar Plum Fairy for a sweet and fruity character.

Which lasts longer, Samhain Spectre or Sugar Plum Fairy?

Samhain Spectre lasts longest (Samhain Spectre 63/100, Sugar Plum Fairy 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Samhain Spectre or Sugar Plum Fairy?

Samhain Spectre projects furthest (Samhain Spectre 44/100, Sugar Plum Fairy 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Samhain Spectre and Sugar Plum Fairy smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Marshmallow, Vanilla, Sugar and Tonka Bean.