Fragrance comparison

The White vs Sin after dark: the revenge

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

The White

The Sum

3.7633 votes

Rank #21,756 IrisPowdery

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39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sin after dark: the revenge

MAISON OLFACTIF

4.176 votes

Rank #50,684 AmberPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sin after dark: the revenge takes 3 of 4 categories.

The White
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sin after dark: the revenge
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

The White1/4

Sin after dark: the revenge3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sin after dark: the revenge
Sillage & projection: Sin after dark: the revenge
Value for money: Sin after dark: the revenge
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The White

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The WhiteThe Sum

Sin after dark: the revengeMAISON OLFACTIF

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 12%Had 6%Want 82%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

50%Love

17%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage94

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySin after dark: the revenge

SillageSin after dark: the revenge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value88

Category winnerSin after dark: the revengeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery86%

woody72%

violet58%

smoky44%

earthy30%

amber100%

powdery92%

woody84%

violet77%

floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IrisSmokeWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

HyacinthJasmineVioletIrisPlum

Heart

LabdanumAmberCashmeran

Base

Madagascar VanillaLeatherTobaccoSmoke

InformationalShared notesIris and Smoke. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter75

Day100

Night36

Spring67

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,756

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#50,684

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe WhiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The White by The Sum pairs crisp iris root with a pale cloud of white smoke and dry woods. Crafted by perfumer Josh Meyer, it feels clean, quiet, and minimalist on skin. It shines in cool spring mornings or quiet office settings, offering a tranquil aura without heavy amber sweetness or dense spice.

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Sin after dark: the revenge is a complex unisex fragrance from MAISON OLFACTIF that balances deep, resinous smoke with delicate floral notes. It opens with a punch of plum and violet before settling into a warmer, leather-infused base. This scent feels best suited for cool evenings or formal winter dinners where you w…

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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, The White or Sin after dark: the revenge?

Sin after dark: the revenge takes 3 of 4 categories. The White is rated 3.76/5 from 33 votes; Sin after dark: the revenge is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose The White for a iris and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sin after dark: the revenge for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The White or Sin after dark: the revenge?

Sin after dark: the revenge lasts longest (Sin after dark: the revenge 100/100, The White 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The White or Sin after dark: the revenge?

Sin after dark: the revenge projects furthest (Sin after dark: the revenge 94/100, The White 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The White and Sin after dark: the revenge smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and violet accords. Common notes include Iris and Smoke.

Is The White or Sin after dark: the revenge better for summer or winter?

The White suits daytime wear; Sin after dark: the revenge suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The White and Sin after dark: the revenge?

The White features Iris, Smoke and Woody Notes. Sin after dark: the revenge has top notes of Hyacinth, Jasmine, Violet and Iris, heart notes of Labdanum, Amber and Cashmeran, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Leather, Tobacco and Smoke.