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Kat Von D Sinner

Introducing Sinner, created by makeup artist Kat Von D, exclusively for Sephora. Light, delicate top notes of orange blossom, refreshing mandarin, and fleshy plum create a provocative, sultry heart. Rich jasmine blends seamlessly with a white-flower bouquet, beautifully tainted by the spicy warmth of cinnamon, an herb associated with ancient rituals of pleasure. A dark, mysterious back of earthy vetiver, patchouli, and woods enveloped in creamy vanilla and sensual musk lingers on the skin.If your mood begins to change from sultry to sweet, try Kat Von D Saint this scent's alter ego.Sephora is the exclusive beauty retailer for this product.
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Question
does this have staying power?
I bought saint and love the scent, but I find that it does not stay on for very long. I am wondering if sinner has a better staying power, because it seems to be a bit stronger.
asked 3 years, 1 month ago
chermill
(Pittsburgh, Pa)
on Sinner
8 answers
Answers
answer 1
No, I find that this wears off before the middle of the day. Such a shame because it is such a sexy and unique scent. I am not one to carry around perfume and reapply so this is sort of a deal breaker if you want a long lasting scent.
answered 4 months, 1 week ago
Anonymous
(Tampa, FL)
answer 2
I find that when y ou mix sinner and sain together you get an even better experience, it last longer and creates a total different perfume!! try it you will see
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
karlito
(Grande Prairie, AB)
answer 3
Nope, they both fade really fast. However Adora lasts much longer.
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
misskaela206
(Seattle WA)
answer 4
im the type of person who probably wears too much perfume rather than too little so when i apply it i put on a good amount. People positively comment on it for awhile after application, but i do feel the need to reapply 2-3 times the same day. then again it could just be me wanting it to smell a little stronger than most people tend to wear their perfume. it is a heavy perfume that lasts a lot longer than citrusy/crisper/lighter scents.
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
skylarquinn
(philadelphia, pa)
answer 5
It is a strong scent. I put it on at the beginning of my day (around 6 am) and it lasts me all day and night. I still smell of it when I get in the shower at night! Well...I dont tend to get home until late, so its usually technically morning by the time I get home. So yes it is a lasting scent. I strongly recommend it. I love love love it!
answered 2 years, 5 months ago
kekona33
(Woodbridge, VA)
answer 6
sinner stays for a pretty long time if you buy the actual bottle, i had the purser spray and it didnt stay that long, it depends on what you like, saint is very sweet smelling and sinner is darker and more dramatic
answered 2 years, 9 months ago
hthugg
(Hollister, CA)
answer 7
It's very long-lasting, and the scent changes a lot as you wear it.
answered 3 years ago
emma2009
(Dallas, GA)
answer 8
Sinner is slightly richer and spicier, so it should have more lastability. Below is more information on olfactory fatigue, which is what makes you "tune out" the scent of a fragrance you wear often.

Fragrances are interpreted in the brain as a certain frequency, and when we begin to use a fragrance more frequently (or even after a few hours at times) our brain gets used to perceiving that frequency, and begins to tune it out. This is called olfactory fatigue. We would suggest asking other people if they can smell the scent on you, as it is likely that their brains haven't tuned it out yet.

Here are some additional application tips.

Spray on the pulse points (the wrists, the nape of the neck, behind the knees, etc). Fragrance is intensified by heat from the body, so a pulse point application is preferred by most as this allows you to get the most out of your scent. This is also the typical application for Eau de Parfum and pure Parfum (typically men's fragrances are offered in Eau de Cologne and Eau de Toilette formats) as these are the strongest concentrations of any scent.

One common mistake is to press the wrists together after spraying on a scent. This actually "crushes the bouquet" of your fragrance, altering the scent (though it may intensify it initially). There is no need to do this and for the truest sense of your scent, just let the wrists dry naturally.
Sephora Staff
answered 3 years, 1 month ago
MakeupMaven
(San Francisco, CA)
Question
Spicy?
I keep on reading that the cent is spicy...Is the cinnamon smell really powerful in this scent?
asked 3 years, 6 months ago
Tommy80s
(Salt Lake City, UT)
on Sinner
6 answers
Answers
answer 1
no cinnamon is NOT prevalent in this perfume or i would hate it because i hate that smell. If i had read that before i bought the perfume i would have never tried it on, thats how much i hate it. From reading the description i don't like most of the smells that make up this perfume, but the way they compliment each other is perfect and is very pleasing to my olfactory senses. hope i helped... good luck!
answered 2 years, 2 months ago
skylarquinn
(philadelphia, pa)
answer 2
No not really...I think we say "Spicy" because its the only word I can find that sums it up.. I smell no cinnamon in it though..
answered 2 years, 3 months ago
heighton720
(South Point, Ohio)
answer 3
No, not really..its not the cinnamon. Unfortunately i cant explain very well, but it is a bit spicy.
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
misskaela206
(Seattle WA)
answer 4
i dont really notice the cinnamon but it definately has a sicy note to it... i smell more of the vanilla and musk to it than cinnamon
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
hthugg
(Hollister, CA)
answer 5
It's not super-spicy, but I don't detect any musk whatsoever. If you've smelled Dior's Poison, then you have an idea of what this is like, only a tad lighter. I love mixing this with KVD's Saint to tone it down a notch. Hope this helps!
answered 3 years, 6 months ago
katiebytheshore
(Cape May, NJ)
answer 6
No I don't think the cinnamon smell is too strong in this fragrance, its just an added element that really makes the musk scent sexy.
answered 3 years, 6 months ago
ccann
(Fleming Island, Fl.)
Question
Would I like this scent?
I wear Jean Paul Gautier's Summer Fragrance.
asked 3 years, 5 months ago
Ladywhitmar
(Paso Robles, CA)
on Sinner
6 answers
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answer 1
i used to wear JPG original (i think) fragrance (the one that is pinkish in color in the clear bottle with the frosted bustier. This fragrance is muskier and heavy like that one and thats why i like it. A little goes a long way and it lasts for awhile. I am a perfume junkie and i probably apply too much than too little, but what can i say, i like to smell yummy. Im not sure about the summer fragrance because those tend to be lighter, this has warmer/sexier scents vs. citrusy (sp) lighter/airy scents. I don't know if i helped but i tried... good luck!
answered 2 years, 2 months ago
skylarquinn
(philadelphia, pa)
answer 2
I LOVE this...I think you would like it if you like heavier scents and like scents that seem to last all day, instead of fading away after an hour of wear. I could smell this all day long on myself, and love it. It is sassy,, sexy, sweet, spicy..just perfect. Go to the store and try it out if you are not sure..that's what I did. Or get the roller ball one first to test it.
answered 2 years, 3 months ago
heighton720
(South Point, Ohio)
answer 3
I think you would yes!
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
misskaela206
(Seattle WA)
answer 4
its a very warm fragrance. as in its not light at all so if you like musky and warm scents then go for it!
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
hthugg
(Hollister, CA)
answer 5
This is more of a warmer smell then the perfume you wear. I like the smell, but I think it's more of a winter smell. Maybe too strong and not citrus-y enough for summer.
answered 2 years, 11 months ago
2208
(AR)
answer 6
You might like it, but I think it is a bit more sultry than JPG's Summer fragrance which seems a bit lighter to me.
answered 3 years, 5 months ago
killbill
(San Diego, CA)
Question
Is there any regular stores i can buy this at like idk anywhere?
asked 2 years, 11 months ago
Smarie92
on Sinner
6 answers
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answer 1
i don't know of any stores that carry it, you can try calling department stores but i have made a special trip to a sephora store just to get another bottle and they didn't stock it, which was very annoying. good luck!
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
skylarquinn
(philadelphia, pa)
answer 2
Its an exclusive scent for Sephora. You could check ebay, but sephora is your best bet!
answered 2 years, 5 months ago
kekona33
(Woodbridge, VA)
answer 3
It's exclusive to Sephora, they don't have it anywhere else. But some JCPenny's have Sephora sections, I'm not sure about which products they carry though.
answered 2 years, 8 months ago
nicoleamylee
(Vacaville, CA)
answer 4
no, Kat Von D products are only at Sephora
answered 2 years, 9 months ago
hthugg
(Hollister, CA)
answer 5
You can buy this fragrance online at places like Amazon and Ebay, but technically it's exclusive to Sephora.
answered 2 years, 10 months ago
ChrisDandy
(Seattle, WA)
answer 6
Sephora, Ebay, Amazon. All three places have about the same price. I recommend sephora because if you buy it you will get 3 free samples of other products.
answered 2 years, 11 months ago
2208
(AR)
Question
How dominant is the patchouli
I'm worried about the patchouli in Sinner- how strong is it? It seems to smell like BO to me whenever I encounter it in a blend.
asked 3 years, 8 months ago
Anonymous
(Atlanta, GA)
on Sinner
4 answers
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answer 1
Not very. The rollerball truly smells floral and oriental.
answered 7 months ago
AALLL
(New York, NY)
answer 2
I don't smell the patchouli in it at all. All I smell is the musk.
answered 3 years, 1 month ago
IrishNYC
(NYC)
answer 3
Was psyched to see that patchoulli was one of the ingredients in this fragrance, but Sinner doesn't smell stongly of it. Sinner has just the tiniest bit of patchoulli. What you will notice are the floral notes and the warm sexy fragrance. This is a very feminine scent.
answered 3 years, 8 months ago
polkadots2
(Falls Church, VA)
answer 4
I agree that patchouli can be obnoxious, but in this perfume it doesn't really stand out. I tried the scent before reading the description and didn't even realize that it had patchouli.
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answered 3 years, 8 months ago
trinny
(Charleston, SC)
Question
can you buy samples of kat von d perfume?
asked 1 year, 11 months ago
Anonymous
on Sinner
4 answers
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answer 1
You can get a sales associate to make you some in your local sephora. Mine is about an hour drive away, but it's wort it.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
gilligankitty
(Athens, GA)
answer 2
Unless you have a Sephora store near you, the smallest scent is the rollerball, I think.
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
kodyt
answer 3
I only got a sample from Sephora, other than that I'm not sure. I bought a bottle because I love the scent but it fades rather quickly. I keep having to respray to keep it fresh. I've had body sprays that do a better job that this does. FYI
answered 1 year, 10 months ago
aneven7
(Lafayette, IN)
answer 4
The 0.33oz rollerball can be purchased at $18 and is a great way to try the fragrance before purchasing a full size bottle.

We include three free samples with every Sephora.com order. The sample selection is listed on our website and changes frequently, so check back often to see what we're offering. At this time we are unable to send custom samples from our warehouse.

You can also visit your local Sephora store for samples. At the store, a Cast Member can make a tester for you of any products that we carry. To find a store near you, check out our store locator. Thanks!
Sephora Staff
Expert Answer
answered 1 year, 11 months ago
1877SEPHORA
(San Francisco, CA)
Question
What happened to the lotion?
I like to layer my fragrance where is the lotion that came in a gift set? What would you recommend with this scent that I love so much.
asked 1 year, 5 months ago
lawndaisey
(Atlanta, Georgia)
on Sinner
4 answers
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answer 1
It is very sexy and sensual. I would love to try this in a body lotion. I think it would be a wonderful layering product.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
productpricess
(Little Neck, New york)
answer 2
THERE IS A LOT OF VANILLA IN THIS FRAGRANCE . I USE VANILLA LOTION
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
delgado
(Bellflower ca)
answer 3
idk what happened to the lotion that came in the gift set but i am going through withdrawl. i want them to start selling it again! it was a great value and i'd probably buy out their entire stock, or did, haha.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
skylarquinn
(princeton, nj)
answer 4
I would recommend using an unscented lotion to layer this fragrance with like Clean's Anti-Bacterial Moisturizing Hand Cream or Bliss Naked Body Butter Maximum Moisture Cream. I would apply the cream on my hands and wrists, then spritz on the scent.
Sephora Staff
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
janinebt
Question
What is the 1 oz bottle made of?
Is the 1 oz bottle (the cigarette lighter style) made of metal or plastic?
asked 8 months ago
rachellisstuff
on Sinner
4 answers
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answer 1
The 1.7 oz bottle is glass. I traveled with it in a ziploc bag. No problems.
answered 1 week, 2 days ago
JessyCristina
(New York, NY)
answer 2
It's made of metal.
answered 2 months, 3 weeks ago
greentuesday
(Rochester, MN)
answer 3
It's definitely plastic. Sadly. But it's still pretty cool.
answered 7 months ago
RoadsGHarper
(Loveland, CO)
answer 4
it's hard to tell but it's definitely sturdy and beautiful!
answered 8 months ago
alissa018
Question
Does this resemble any other fragrance?
asked 3 years, 9 months ago
cwibby
(St. Louis, MO)
on Sinner
3 answers
Answers
answer 1
Resembles Calvin Klein Euphora and Marc Jacobs Lola in a ways.
answered 8 months ago
bunnygirl1986
(St. Louis, MO)
answer 2
I really like Sinner - I would say it's closest to the following:

DKNY Delicious Night
Dior Midnight Poison
CK Euphoria

Sinner is sweeter and more vanilla-y the than the others, which I like. On me, it doesn't have a lot of lasting power, but maybe it's better for some other people.
answered 3 years, 7 months ago
jr123567
answer 3
Resembles KVD's "Saint" fragrance, just a little more spicy.
answered 3 years, 9 months ago
zanni27
(Nazareth, PA)
Question
For the KVD fragrance test A & B, how do you find out which is which after testing them?
A reviewer here stated after she did the test only then did she look to see which fragrance was Sinner and which was Saint. I believe I can tell one from the other, but I do not know how to "look to see" which is which. Where do I find this information? I tried pulling off the label, but there is nothing underneath. Can anyone help?????
asked 3 years, 9 months ago
maggielo
(Eureka, CA)
on Sinner
3 answers
Answers
answer 1
I think it's the point to do a "blind" test. I wasn't sure either, so I dabbed one on each wrist to compare. One smells a tad sweeter than the other, which is how I figured it out. If they have a similar scent to you (they did to me), maybe just wait until they're available in the store to find out for sure.
answered 3 years, 9 months ago
sessi
(North Royalton, OH)
answer 2
I AM A SINNER FAN, HANDS DOWN!!!! Saint is also very good, but this fragance is definitely sexy andd perfect for that special date!
answered 3 years, 9 months ago
Camil
(Fort Lauderdale, FL)
answer 3
A is Sinner, B is Saint.
Top Contributor
answered 3 years, 9 months ago
erzabet
(San Jose, CA)
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