Fragrance comparison

Sikkim vs Whisky Sugar Skull

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 544 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sikkim

Lancôme

4.19541 votes

Rank #2,654 EarthyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Whisky Sugar Skull

Evaflor

4.003 votes

Rank #55,672 White FloralEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sikkim takes 3 of 4 categories.

Sikkim
Choose it for a earthy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Whisky Sugar Skull
Choose it for a white floral and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sikkim3/4

Whisky Sugar Skull1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sikkim
Sillage & projection: Sikkim
Value for money: Whisky Sugar Skull
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sikkim

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SikkimLancôme

Whisky Sugar SkullEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 541 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

535 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySikkim

SillageSikkim

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value75

Category winnerWhisky Sugar SkullBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

aromatic92%

green84%

woody77%

mossy69%

leather61%

white floral100%

earthy91%

citrus83%

floral74%

amber65%

woody56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both earthy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumAldehydesCarawayGardeniaBergamot

Heart

CarnationRoseNarcissusIrisJasmine

Base

OakmossLeatherVetiverPatchouliAmberCoconut

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart1-3 hrs

JasmineRose

Base4-6+ hrs

PatchouliOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Jasmine and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Whisky Sugar Skull, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex39

Women56

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 40%Work 32%Date 17%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,654

PerfumerRobert Gonnon

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#55,672

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSikkimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sikkim is a dry, green leather floral that wears more like a vintage chypre than a sweet oriental. It opens with sharp aldehydes, bitter galbanum and spice, then settles into rose, carnation, jasmine, moss and smooth leather. It suits shoppers who enjoy structured, old-school perfumery with presence. Sample first if …

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Whisky Sugar Skull by Evaflor is an earthy floral chypre that takes unexpected risks for a budget men's fragrance. The opening delivers a sharp burst of bergamot that awakens the senses before smoothing out into a surprisingly lush heart of jasmine and dark rose. Underneath, a traditional chypre spine takes over. Eart…

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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, Sikkim or Whisky Sugar Skull?

Sikkim takes 3 of 4 categories. Sikkim is rated 4.19/5 from 541 votes; Whisky Sugar Skull is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Sikkim for a earthy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Whisky Sugar Skull for a white floral and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sikkim or Whisky Sugar Skull?

Sikkim lasts longest (Sikkim 75/100, Whisky Sugar Skull 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sikkim or Whisky Sugar Skull?

Sikkim projects furthest (Sikkim 66/100, Whisky Sugar Skull 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sikkim and Whisky Sugar Skull smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine and Oakmoss.

Is Sikkim or Whisky Sugar Skull better for summer or winter?

Whisky Sugar Skull suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sikkim and Whisky Sugar Skull?

Sikkim has top notes of Galbanum, Aldehydes, Caraway and Gardenia, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Narcissus and Iris, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Vetiver and Patchouli. Whisky Sugar Skull has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss and Amber.