Fragrance comparison

51 Pour Homme vs Shadha

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 298 ratings analysed

4 wins

51 Pour Homme

Roja Dove

4.23232 votes

Rank #2,185 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Shadha

Swiss Arabian

4.1466 votes

Rank #13,240 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

51 Pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.

51 Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Shadha
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

51 Pour Homme4/7

Shadha3/7

Ratings & consensus: 51 Pour Homme
Community sentiment: Shadha
Longevity: 51 Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: 51 Pour Homme
Value for money: Shadha
Versatility: Shadha
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 51 Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

51 Pour HommeRoja Dove

ShadhaSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 232 votes

Have 39%Had 7%Want 54%

4.14/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winner51 Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

25%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

106 votes

42%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerShadhaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity51 Pour Homme

Sillage51 Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value66

Category winnerShadhaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

green100%

woody92%

oud84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, musky and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonLavenderBergamot

Heart

RoseJasmineGeraniumYlang-YlangViolet

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherSaffronBirchAmbrette (Musk Mallow)LabdanumMuskPatchouli

Top

Patchouli

Heart

HyacinthGalbanum

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Musk 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

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night38

Category winnerShadhaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men53

Unisex40

Women7

Men16

Unisex16

Women68

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,185

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#13,240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winner51 Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

51 Pour Homme opens brighter than its dense note list suggests, with lemon and lavender giving way to a dark rose, saffron, leather, and oud heart. On skin it usually settles into a smoky, woody amber with a dry, grown-up feel. This suits someone who likes polished but shadowy fragrances, especially in cooler weather.…

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Shadha by Swiss Arabian offers a distinct green and woody profile for women. Opening with a sharp touch of patchouli, it transitions into heart notes of hyacinth and galbanum. The dry down relies on agarwood, musk, and sandalwood. Best suited for cooler days or transitional seasons, this oriental composition provides …

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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, 51 Pour Homme or Shadha?

51 Pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. 51 Pour Homme is rated 4.23/5 from 232 votes; Shadha is rated 4.14/5 from 66 votes. Choose 51 Pour Homme for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Shadha for a green and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 51 Pour Homme or Shadha?

51 Pour Homme lasts longest (51 Pour Homme 85/100, Shadha 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 51 Pour Homme or Shadha?

51 Pour Homme projects furthest (51 Pour Homme 78/100, Shadha 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 51 Pour Homme and Shadha smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Patchouli.

Is 51 Pour Homme or Shadha better for summer or winter?

For summer, Shadha is the stronger pick. For winter, 51 Pour Homme is the stronger pick. Shadha suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 51 Pour Homme and Shadha?

51 Pour Homme has top notes of Lemon, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Saffron and Birch. Shadha has top notes of Patchouli, heart notes of Hyacinth and Galbanum, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Sandalwood.