Fragrance comparison

Altesse Mysore vs Shahbanu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 187 ratings analysed

Altesse Mysore

Alexandre.J

3.58186 votes

Rank #15,606 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Shahbanu

Azari Parfumery

5.001 votes

Rank #51,364 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shahbanu takes 3 of 4 categories.

Altesse Mysore
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Shahbanu
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Altesse Mysore1/4

Shahbanu3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Altesse MysoreAlexandre.J

ShahbanuAzari Parfumery

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 186 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

18%Dislike

5%Hate

173 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityShahbanu

SillageShahbanu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value100

Category winnerShahbanuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

musky84%

rose77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

amber100%

smoky91%

vanilla83%

balsamic74%

sweet65%

citrus56%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperAmbroxanelemi

Heart

RoseDried PlumJasmine

Base

CedarWhite MuskPatchouliBenzoinAmberwoodVanilla

Top

Ylang YlangBergamotLabdanumVanillaBlackcurrant

Heart

IncenseRhubarbBlack PepperCorianderMateSandalwood

Base

Tonka BeanAmberwoodOudAmbroxanBenzoinMyrrh

InformationalShared notesAmbroxan, Benzoin, Amberwood and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex33

Women58

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,606

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#51,364

PerfumerNajaf Seyidov

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAltesse MysoreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Altesse Mysore reads as a rich amber floral with a soft rose and jasmine heart wrapped in plum, musk and warm woods. The opening brings pink pepper and elemi, then settles into a sweeter, powdery trail with patchouli, benzoin and vanilla. It suits shoppers who enjoy dressy, noticeable scents with a smooth oriental fee…

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Shahbanu is a rich amber vanilla with a smoky, resinous core and a glossy fruity opening. Bergamot and blackcurrant brighten the first spray, then incense, sandalwood, pepper, and rhubarb pull it into darker territory. As it settles, tonka, benzoin, myrrh, oud, and ambroxan make it feel warm, textured, and full-bodied…

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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, Altesse Mysore or Shahbanu?

Shahbanu takes 3 of 4 categories. Altesse Mysore is rated 3.58/5 from 186 votes; Shahbanu is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Altesse Mysore for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Shahbanu for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Altesse Mysore or Shahbanu?

Shahbanu lasts longest (Shahbanu 100/100, Altesse Mysore 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Altesse Mysore or Shahbanu?

Shahbanu projects furthest (Shahbanu 88/100, Altesse Mysore 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Altesse Mysore and Shahbanu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Ambroxan, Benzoin, Amberwood and Vanilla.

Is Altesse Mysore or Shahbanu better for summer or winter?

Shahbanu suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Altesse Mysore and Shahbanu?

Altesse Mysore has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ambroxan and elemi, heart notes of Rose, Dried Plum and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, White Musk, Patchouli and Benzoin. Shahbanu has top notes of Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Labdanum and Vanilla, heart notes of Incense, Rhubarb, Black Pepper and Coriander, a base of Tonka Bean, Amberwood, Oud and Ambroxan.