Fragrance comparison

An Island vs Shajan

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

An Island

Risala

4.4613 votes

Rank #43,830 VanillaAmber

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81%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Shajan

Rasayel Oud

4.757 votes

Rank #15,273 SweetWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shajan takes 3 of 4 categories.

An Island
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shajan
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

An Island1/4

Shajan3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

An IslandRisala

ShajanRasayel Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 61%

4.75/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

23%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage89

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityShajan

SillageShajan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value63

Category winnerAn IslandBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber92%

sweet84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

rose61%

sweet100%

woody92%

amber84%

patchouli77%

vanilla69%

rose61%

Scent match81%Very similar · both sweet, amber and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaltMarine notes

Heart

Turkish RosePraline

Base

VanillaAmber XtremePatchouli

Top

Ozonic notesSalt

Heart

Turkish RosePraline

Base

Amber XtremePatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesSalt, Turkish Rose, Praline 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

Spring100

Summer83

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex64

Women36

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,830

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,273

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerShajanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

An Island by Risala pairs salty marine notes with a sweet rose and praline heart, then settles into vanilla, amber, and patchouli. It reads more like a warm, dessert-leaning aquatic than a sharp fresh one. For shoppers, the appeal is that contrast. You get a breezy seaside opening, then a softer, sweeter dry-down that…

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Shajan by Rasayel Oud balances ozonic salt with sweet pralines and rose. This unisex scent shifts from sharp, refreshing openings into a warm, patchouli-infused dry-down. It works best during transitional spring weather, providing a unique profile for anyone who wants a floral edge that avoids feeling overly delicate …

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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, An Island or Shajan?

Shajan takes 3 of 4 categories. An Island is rated 4.46/5 from 13 votes; Shajan is rated 4.75/5 from 7 votes. Choose An Island for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shajan for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, An Island or Shajan?

Shajan lasts longest (Shajan 91/100, An Island 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, An Island or Shajan?

Shajan projects furthest (Shajan 89/100, An Island 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do An Island and Shajan smell similar?

Very similar: a 81% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Salt, Turkish Rose, Praline and Vanilla.

Is An Island or Shajan better for summer or winter?

An Island suits daytime wear; Shajan suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in An Island and Shajan?

An Island has top notes of Salt and Marine notes, heart notes of Turkish Rose and Praline, a base of Vanilla, Amber Xtreme and Patchouli. Shajan has top notes of Ozonic notes and Salt, heart notes of Turkish Rose and Praline, a base of Amber Xtreme, Patchouli and Vanilla.