Fragrance comparison

Upton vs Sikinos

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

Upton

Papillon

4.1010 votes

Rank #40,504 WoodyAromatic

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83%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Sikinos

Thera Cosméticos

3.9170 votes

Rank #29,458 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sikinos takes 3 of 5 categories.

Upton
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sikinos
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Upton2/5

Sikinos3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

UptonPapillon

SikinosThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 67%Had 5%Want 29%

3.91/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 65%Had 16%Want 19%

Category winnerUptonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

41%Love

30%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

6%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySikinos

SillageUpton

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value74

Category winnerSikinosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

powdery70%

green60%

lavender50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

herbal48%

lavender30%

Scent match83%Very similar · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LavenderRosemaryNeroliPetitgrain

Heart2-3 hrs

GalbanumJasmineGeraniumClary Sage

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodCedarAmberVetiverOakmoss

Top

LavenderRosemaryNeroliPetitgrain

Heart

GeraniumSageGalbanumJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberCedarVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Rosemary, Neroli and Petitgrain. Durations are only published for Upton, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer78

Fall88

Winter43

Day100

Night62

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 44%Casual 35%Date 12%Party 9%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,504

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#29,458

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSikinosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Papillon Upton opens with an intense, bracing jolt of lavender, bitter petitgrain, and crushed rosemary leaves. It immediately recalls classic European barbershop traditions. Give the sharp opening five minutes to burn off its alcohol vapor before leaning in. Once the initial blast settles, dry green galbanum, herbal …

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Sikinos by Thera Cosméticos brings a sharp, metallic barbershop feel built around lavender, rosemary, and petitgrain. The scent starts brisk and herbal before clearing into a crisp heart of geranium and clary sage. A grounded base of oakmoss, cedar, and vetiver keeps the dry-down dry, clean, and masculine. Designed fo…

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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, Upton or Sikinos?

Sikinos takes 3 of 5 categories. Upton is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes; Sikinos is rated 3.91/5 from 70 votes. Choose Upton for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sikinos for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Upton or Sikinos?

Sikinos lasts longest (Sikinos 72/100, Upton 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Upton or Sikinos?

Upton projects furthest (Upton 63/100, Sikinos 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Upton and Sikinos smell similar?

Very similar: a 83% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rosemary, Neroli and Petitgrain.

Is Upton or Sikinos better for summer or winter?

Upton suits daytime wear; Sikinos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Upton and Sikinos?

Upton has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Neroli and Petitgrain, heart notes of Galbanum, Jasmine, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber and Vetiver. Sikinos has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Neroli and Petitgrain, heart notes of Geranium, Sage, Galbanum and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Cedar and Vetiver.