Fragrance comparison

Akkale vs Shahzada

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

3 wins

Akkale

Selcuk Esans

2.1311 votes

Rank #25,118 CitrusTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Shahzada

Tola

3.7114 votes

Rank #45,077 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Akkale takes 3 of 4 categories.

Akkale
Choose it for a citrus and tropical character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Shahzada
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.

Akkale3/4

Shahzada1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AkkaleSelcuk Esans

ShahzadaTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.13/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 0%Had 17%Want 83%

3.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 17%Had 9%Want 74%

Category winnerShahzadaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

43%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

36%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAkkale

SillageAkkale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value0

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

tropical86%

fresh spicy72%

fruity58%

sweet44%

terpenic30%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

rose77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeSicilian BergamotOrange

Heart

MangoRoseLeatherTobaccoHoneyPeach

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodCedar

Top

RaspberryPink PepperPlumOrangeGrapefruitLime

Heart

RoseGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarGuaiac WoodHoneyOlibanumVanillaSandalwoodCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesLime, Orange, Rose and Honey. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#45,077

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAkkaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Akkale by Selcuk Esans pairs bright citrus top notes of lime and bergamot with a rich, resinous heart of leather, tobacco, and honey. This unisex fragrance settles into a complex base of oud and sandalwood, creating a warm, woody profile. It suits those seeking a bold, long-lasting scent for cooler weather or evenings…

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Tola Shahzada opens with a vivid contrast of tart raspberry, bitter grapefruit, and the sharp bite of pink pepper. As the spray settles, the initial citrus brightness yields to a classical heart of Turkish rose and metallic geranium, creating a textured floral layer. The base grounds the fragrance with dry cypriol oil…

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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, Akkale or Shahzada?

Akkale takes 3 of 4 categories. Akkale is rated 2.13/5 from 11 votes; Shahzada is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes. Choose Akkale for a citrus and tropical character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Shahzada for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Akkale or Shahzada?

Akkale lasts longest (Akkale 88/100, Shahzada 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Akkale or Shahzada?

Akkale projects furthest (Akkale 73/100, Shahzada 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Akkale and Shahzada smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Lime, Orange, Rose and Honey.

Is Akkale or Shahzada better for summer or winter?

Akkale suits day or night wear; Shahzada suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Akkale and Shahzada?

Akkale has top notes of Lime, Sicilian Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Mango, Rose, Leather and Tobacco, a base of Agarwood (Oud), White Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar. Shahzada has top notes of Raspberry, Pink Pepper, Plum and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Honey.