Fragrance comparison

18°C vs Shaft of Light

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 132 ratings analysed

2 wins

18°C

By Cloud

5.001 votes

Rank #54,613 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Shaft of Light

J-Scent

3.73131 votes

Rank #12,868 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

18°C takes 2 of 3 categories.

18°C
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Shaft of Light
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

18°C2/3

Shaft of Light1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 18°C
Sillage & projection: 18°C
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shaft of Light

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

18°CBy Cloud

Shaft of LightJ-Scent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

3.73/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

29%Love

37%Like

25%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

110 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

Longevity18°C

Sillage18°C

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value54

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

amber83%

green74%

animalic65%

leather56%

citrus100%

white floral83%

floral65%

aromatic48%

fresh30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Earl Grey TeaBergamotOrange BlossomLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

Tiare FlowerJasmine

Base

AmberTonka BeanLeatherOakmoss

Top

LemonGrapefruitBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineMagnoliaGardeniaRose

Base

OakmossMuskSandalwoodPatchouliAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring97

Summer100

Fall30

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men5

Unisex63

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,868

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerShaft of LightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

18°C by By Cloud is a unisex white floral citrus fragrance with a bright Earl Grey tea and bergamot opening, softened by orange blossom, lily-of-the-valley, tiare flower and jasmine. The base adds amber, tonka, leather and oakmoss, giving the clean floral freshness a warmer, more textured finish. It looks best suited …

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Shaft of Light by J-Scent is a bright, uplifting fragrance centered on citrus and white florals. It opens with a sparkling burst of lemon and grapefruit, softening into a clean, soapy floral heart of lily-of-the-valley and jasmine. With its airy base of musk and sandalwood, it provides an inoffensive, crisp scent that…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 18°C or Shaft of Light?

18°C takes 2 of 3 categories. 18°C is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Shaft of Light is rated 3.73/5 from 131 votes. Choose 18°C for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Shaft of Light for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, 18°C or Shaft of Light?

18°C lasts longest (18°C 100/100, Shaft of Light 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 18°C or Shaft of Light?

18°C projects furthest (18°C 100/100, Shaft of Light 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 18°C and Shaft of Light smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is 18°C or Shaft of Light better for summer or winter?

18°C suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 18°C and Shaft of Light?

18°C has top notes of Earl Grey Tea, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Tiare Flower and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Leather and Oakmoss. Shaft of Light has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Magnolia and Gardenia, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.