Fragrance comparison

Samhain Spectre vs Unicorn Milkshake

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

3 wins

Samhain Spectre

Andromeda's Curse

3.9010 votes

Rank #55,166 SweetVanilla

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59%scent match

Closely related

Unicorn Milkshake

The Dua Brand

2.1638 votes

Rank #23,089 SweetVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Samhain Spectre takes 3 of 5 categories.

Samhain Spectre
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Unicorn Milkshake
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Samhain Spectre3/5

Unicorn Milkshake2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Samhain SpectreAndromeda's Curse

Unicorn MilkshakeThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%

2.16/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 12%Had 5%Want 83%

Category winnerSamhain SpectreRating 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

13%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

32%Dislike

45%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate29

Category winners

LongevitySamhain Spectre

SillageUnicorn Milkshake

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSamhain SpectreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla83%

smoky65%

powdery48%

amber30%

sweet100%

vanilla83%

lactonic65%

powdery48%

caramel30%

Scent match59%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

Whipped CreamMarshmallowCotton CandyIce creamMilkSugarWhite MuskVanilla

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

Spring100

Summer33

Fall33

Winter67

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,166

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,089

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerUnicorn MilkshakeHigher 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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Unicorn Milkshake by The Dua Brand is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women and men. Unicorn Milkshake was launched in 2022. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly. Taken together, the feedback points to a scent that feels ea…

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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 Unicorn Milkshake?

Samhain Spectre takes 3 of 5 categories. Samhain Spectre is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes; Unicorn Milkshake is rated 2.16/5 from 38 votes. Choose Samhain Spectre for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Unicorn Milkshake for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Samhain Spectre or Unicorn Milkshake?

Samhain Spectre lasts longest (Samhain Spectre 63/100, Unicorn Milkshake 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Samhain Spectre or Unicorn Milkshake?

Unicorn Milkshake projects furthest (Unicorn Milkshake 61/100, Samhain Spectre 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Samhain Spectre and Unicorn Milkshake smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Marshmallow, Vanilla and Sugar.

Is Samhain Spectre or Unicorn Milkshake better for summer or winter?

Samhain Spectre suits evening wear; Unicorn Milkshake suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Samhain Spectre and Unicorn Milkshake?

Samhain Spectre features Marshmallow, Vanilla, Smoke, Sugar and Tonka Bean. Unicorn Milkshake features Whipped Cream, Marshmallow, Cotton Candy, Ice cream and Milk.