Fragrance comparison

Apple From Eden vs Shamsi

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

Apple From Eden

The Dua Brand

4.388 votes

Rank #48,638 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Shamsi

Nabeel

4.2425 votes

Rank #30,420 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shamsi takes 3 of 4 categories.

Apple From Eden
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shamsi
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Apple From Eden1/4

Shamsi3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shamsi
Sillage & projection: Shamsi
Value for money: Apple From Eden
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shamsi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Apple From EdenThe Dua Brand

ShamsiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 65%Had 17%Want 19%

4.24/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 35%Had 5%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

48%Love

32%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityShamsi

SillageShamsi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value80

Category winnerApple From EdenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

rose69%

woody61%

fruity100%

citrus90%

sweet80%

powdery70%

woody60%

tropical50%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Raspberry BloomVanilla FlowerBlack CurrantWild BerriesGrapefruitRed AppleMay RoseJasmineAmberSugarMuskMoss

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LitchiStrawberryVineBlack CurrantGrapefruitPlumBergamot

Heart

RoseIrisMagnoliaJasmineGeranium

Base

AmberSandalwoodVanillaMuskMossTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Apple From Eden, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night39

Spring76

Summer100

Fall41

Winter24

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Party 25%Date 23%Work 15%

Men4

Unisex57

Women39

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,638

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,420

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShamsiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Dua Brand delivers an intense fruit rush with Apple From Eden. Red apple and sweet lychee dominate the initial spray. You get an immediate punch of crisp orchard sweetness paired with tart black currant. It is loud. The first few minutes carry a strong solvent alcohol lift before dense perfume oils settle flat aga…

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Shamsi by Nabeel delivers a bright burst of summer fruits anchored by a warm base. It opens with sweet litchi and tart black currant before settling into a powdery iris heart. The scent is designed for warm days and casual outdoor settings, offering a unisex profile that feels breezy yet substantial.

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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, Apple From Eden or Shamsi?

Shamsi takes 3 of 4 categories. Apple From Eden is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Shamsi is rated 4.24/5 from 25 votes. Choose Apple From Eden for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shamsi for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Apple From Eden or Shamsi?

They last about the same: Shamsi 77/100, Apple From Eden 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Apple From Eden or Shamsi?

Projection is very close: Shamsi 70/100, Apple From Eden 69/100 for sillage.

Do Apple From Eden and Shamsi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Apple From Eden or Shamsi better for summer or winter?

Apple From Eden suits daytime wear; Shamsi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apple From Eden and Shamsi?

Apple From Eden features Raspberry Bloom, Vanilla Flower, Black Currant, Wild Berries and Grapefruit. Shamsi has top notes of Litchi, Strawberry, Vine and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.