Fragrance comparison

Ashjan vs Myrrhe 55 Shanghai

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 332 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ashjan

Nabeel

4.8010 votes

Rank #28,224 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Myrrhe 55 Shanghai

Le Labo

3.83322 votes

Rank #9,416 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ashjan takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ashjan
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Myrrhe 55 Shanghai
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ashjan4/5

Myrrhe 55 Shanghai1/5

Ratings & consensus: Ashjan
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ashjan
Sillage & projection: Ashjan
Value for money: Ashjan
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Myrrhe 55 Shanghai

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AshjanNabeel

Myrrhe 55 ShanghaiLe Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

3.83/ 5 · 322 votes

Have 37%Had 5%Want 58%

Category winnerAshjanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

39%Love

29%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

8%Hate

322 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAshjan

SillageAshjan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value14

Category winnerAshjanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

woody61%

amber100%

white floral92%

patchouli84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperJasmineBergamotOreganoCinnamonLemonClovesCedar Needles

Heart

IncenseGeraniumPatchouliHeliotropeSandalwoodAmberRose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhMuskVanillaLeather

Notes

JasmineMyrrhPatchouliMuskAmbergrisAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Myrrhe 55 Shanghai, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night71

Spring68

Summer39

Fall100

Winter94

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men4

Unisex52

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,224

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#9,416

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews86

Category winnerMyrrhe 55 ShanghaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ashjan opens with a bright citrus and spice rush, then settles into incense, amber, soft woods, and a resinous oud-leather base. It reads bold, clean, and slightly traditional, with enough warmth and smoke to keep the fresh top from feeling simple. If you enjoy Middle Eastern styles that mix sparkling citrus, rose-tin…

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Myrrhe 55 Shanghai by Le Labo is an amber chypre that surprises many wearers by leading with bold white floral notes rather than heavy incense. Created by perfumer Daphné Bugey, the scent centres on a waxy, sweet jasmine blossom layered over warm balsamic myrrh with a faint licorice tint. Earthy patchouli and animalic…

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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, Ashjan or Myrrhe 55 Shanghai?

Ashjan takes 4 of 5 categories. Ashjan is rated 4.80/5 from 10 votes; Myrrhe 55 Shanghai is rated 3.83/5 from 322 votes. Choose Ashjan for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Myrrhe 55 Shanghai for a amber and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ashjan or Myrrhe 55 Shanghai?

Ashjan lasts longest (Ashjan 80/100, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ashjan or Myrrhe 55 Shanghai?

Ashjan projects furthest (Ashjan 71/100, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ashjan and Myrrhe 55 Shanghai smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Myrrh.

Is Ashjan or Myrrhe 55 Shanghai better for summer or winter?

Ashjan suits daytime wear; Myrrhe 55 Shanghai suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ashjan and Myrrhe 55 Shanghai?

Ashjan has top notes of Pepper, Jasmine, Bergamot and Oregano, heart notes of Incense, Geranium, Patchouli and Heliotrope, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Musk and Vanilla. Myrrhe 55 Shanghai features Jasmine, Myrrh, Patchouli, Musk and Ambergris.