Fragrance comparison

Astronomical vs Shimmering Shanghai

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

Astronomical

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #72,932 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Shimmering Shanghai

Viage

3.2711 votes

Rank #51,006 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Astronomical
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Shimmering Shanghai
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Astronomical2/4

Shimmering Shanghai2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AstronomicalThe Dua Brand

Shimmering ShanghaiViage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

3.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

27%Love

18%Like

27%Ok

9%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityAstronomical

SillageAstronomical

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value69

Category winnerShimmering ShanghaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

floral100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

rose77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Haitian VetiverTurkish RoseFrankincenseCashmeranBergamotVanillaJasmineRhubarbNutmegPeonyCedarMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotRhubarbLitchiRosePowdery NotesYlang-YlangJasmineNutmeg

Heart

Turkish RoseVanillaPetaliaMuskFloral NotesTonka BeanPeony

Base

IncenseHeliotropeCashmeranSugarHaitian VetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesHaitian Vetiver, Turkish Rose, Cashmeran and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Astronomical, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night85

Spring100

Summer71

Fall57

Winter43

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 31%Casual 26%Party 23%Work 20%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,932

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,006

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerShimmering ShanghaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Astronomical by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum that pairs mouth-watering tartness with deep resinous woods. Right after application, you get an unmistakable punch of crisp rhubarb, sparkling bergamot, and grated nutmeg. It is vibrant and brisk. Give it twenty minutes, and rich Turkish rose blooms alongside soft…

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Shimmering Shanghai by Viage offers a bright, powdery escape into a modern floral landscape. Crisp rhubarb and sweet litchi cut through a dense, makeup-like rose heart, settling into a warm base of incense and cashmeran. It works beautifully for spring days when you want a clean yet substantial presence that outlasts …

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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, Astronomical or Shimmering Shanghai?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Astronomical is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Shimmering Shanghai is rated 3.27/5 from 11 votes. Choose Astronomical for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Shimmering Shanghai for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Astronomical or Shimmering Shanghai?

Astronomical lasts longest (Astronomical 80/100, Shimmering Shanghai 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Astronomical or Shimmering Shanghai?

Astronomical projects furthest (Astronomical 75/100, Shimmering Shanghai 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Astronomical and Shimmering Shanghai smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Haitian Vetiver, Turkish Rose, Cashmeran and Bergamot.

Is Astronomical or Shimmering Shanghai better for summer or winter?

Astronomical suits daytime wear; Shimmering Shanghai suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Astronomical and Shimmering Shanghai?

Astronomical features Haitian Vetiver, Turkish Rose, Frankincense, Cashmeran and Bergamot. Shimmering Shanghai has top notes of Bergamot, Rhubarb, Litchi and Rose, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Vanilla, Petalia and Musk, a base of Incense, Heliotrope, Cashmeran and Sugar.