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Sinner (2017) vs Victory

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

Updated 1,001 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sinner (2017) takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Sinner (2017)

    Choose it for a white floral and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Victory

    Choose it for a vanilla and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Sinner (2017)3/5
Victory2/5
Ratings & consensus
Victory
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Sinner (2017)
Sillage & projection
Sinner (2017)
Value for money
Victory
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Sinner (2017)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Sinner (2017)Kat Von D
VictoryPhytoderm
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.74/ 5 · 990 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
4.09/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 38%Had 43%Want 19%
Category winnerVictoryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
27%Love
41%Like
12%Ok
17%Dislike
3%Hate

990 votes

45%Love
36%Like
9%Ok
0%Dislike
9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage39
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevitySinner (2017)

SillageSinner (2017)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value61
¤ Price value68
Category winnerVictoryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
patchouli92%
fruity84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
sweet61%
vanilla100%
cinnamon92%
warm spicy84%
white floral77%
green69%
aromatic61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PlumOrange BlossomMandarin Orange
Heart
CinnamonWhite FlowersJasmine
Base
PatchouliVanillaMuskVetiver
Top
MintMandarin Orange
Heart
CinnamonOrange Blossom
Base
VanillaPatchouli
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring22
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring71
Summer29
Fall43
Winter100
Day43
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex17
Women81
Men63
Unisex25
Women13
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSinner (2017)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kat Von D Sinner (2017) opens with a dark plum note backed by a sharp mandarin orange brightness. As it settles on skin, a warm cinnamon spice takes over, blending with white flowers to create a dense, slightly sweet floral heart. The dry-down relies on a heavy dose of patchouli and vanilla, giving it a gothic, earthy…

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Victory by Phytoderm opens with a sharp, refreshing blast of mint and mandarin orange, quickly mellowing into a warm, spicy heart of cinnamon and orange blossom. This aromatic fougere for men settles into a grounding base of sweet vanilla and earthy patchouli. It is a versatile choice for cool autumn evenings or crisp…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sinner (2017) or Victory?

Sinner (2017) takes 3 of 5 categories. Sinner (2017) is rated 3.74/5 from 990 votes; Victory is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes. Choose Sinner (2017) for a white floral and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Victory for a vanilla and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sinner (2017) or Victory?

Sinner (2017) lasts longest (Sinner (2017) 56/100, Victory 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sinner (2017) or Victory?

Sinner (2017) projects furthest (Sinner (2017) 54/100, Victory 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sinner (2017) and Victory smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon and Patchouli.

Is Sinner (2017) or Victory better for summer or winter?

Victory suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sinner (2017) and Victory?

Sinner (2017) has top notes of Plum, Orange Blossom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, White Flowers and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Musk and Vetiver. Victory has top notes of Mint and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla and Patchouli.

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