Fragrance comparison

An'na vs Shaima

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 216 ratings analysed

An'na

Annayake

3.80196 votes

Rank #32,725 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Shaima

Asgharali

4.2520 votes

Rank #49,827 Warm SpicyHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shaima takes 3 of 5 categories.

An'na
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Shaima
Choose it for a warm spicy and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

An'na2/5

Shaima3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

An'naAnnayake

ShaimaAsgharali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 196 votes

Have 40%Had 17%Want 43%

4.25/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 32%Had 12%Want 55%

Category winnerShaimaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

196 votes

50%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityShaima

SillageShaima

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value45

Category winnerAn'naBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

patchouli84%

tuberose77%

woody69%

rose61%

warm spicy100%

herbal92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

woody69%

mossy61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseRoseCorianderJasmine

Base

PatchouliAmber

Top

ChamomileYlang-YlangMandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart

CorianderClovesJasmineRose

Base

OakmossPatchouliPeachIris

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Coriander. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring17

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex4

Women93

Men0

Unisex71

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,725

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,827

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAn'naHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

An'na Annayake opens with a sharp burst of black currant and bright mandarin orange, cutting through the initial spray with a fruity, slightly tart energy. As the fragrance settles on skin, a dense bouquet of tuberose and rose takes over, softened by jasmin and a spicy touch of coriander. The base grounds the floral s…

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Shaima opens aromatic and spicy, with chamomile, ylang-ylang and black currant giving it a herbal floral lift before the heart turns deeper with clove, rose and jasmine. The dry-down leans earthy, mossy and patchouli-rich, so this suits shoppers who like vintage-leaning oriental florals with real warmth and presence. …

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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'na or Shaima?

Shaima takes 3 of 5 categories. An'na is rated 3.80/5 from 196 votes; Shaima is rated 4.25/5 from 20 votes. Choose An'na for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Shaima for a warm spicy and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, An'na or Shaima?

Shaima lasts longest (Shaima 73/100, An'na 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, An'na or Shaima?

Shaima projects furthest (Shaima 76/100, An'na 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do An'na and Shaima smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Coriander.

Is An'na or Shaima better for summer or winter?

Shaima suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in An'na and Shaima?

An'na has top notes of Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Rose, Coriander and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Amber. Shaima has top notes of Chamomile, Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Coriander, Cloves, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Peach and Iris.