Fragrance comparison

Beguiled vs Shirley

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 267 ratings analysed

5 wins

Beguiled

Roja Dove

4.07228 votes

Rank #7,392 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Shirley

TSVGA Parfums

3.4439 votes

Rank #61,539 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Beguiled takes 5 of 7 categories.

Beguiled
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Shirley
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Beguiled5/7

Shirley2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BeguiledRoja Dove

ShirleyTSVGA Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 228 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.44/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

Category winnerBeguiledRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

171 votes

31%Love

23%Like

18%Ok

15%Dislike

13%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerBeguiledMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityShirley

SillageBeguiled

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value52

Category winnerShirleyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

earthy77%

green65%

woody53%

herbal42%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonTangerine

Heart

Ylang YlangJasmineRose

Base

SandalwoodPink PepperPepperPatchouliOrrisRaspberry LeafOakmoss

Notes

Tomato LeafBourbon GeraniumNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)FernOrrisPatchouliAmberBasilPalmarosaHemlockPalo SantoVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPatchouli and Orris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall65

Winter53

Day100

Night48

Spring100

Summer89

Fall67

Winter22

Day100

Night22

Category winnerBeguiledMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex14

Women82

Men5

Unisex89

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,392

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#61,539

PerfumerJames Barry

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBeguiledHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Beguiled opens with bright citrus, then settles into a polished floral heart of ylang ylang, jasmine and rose, dusted with pepper and soft orris. It reads elegant first, but not prim. On skin, it often feels clean, spicy and slightly powdery, with sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss giving it a smooth, textured base. It…

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Shirley by TSVGA Parfums opens with a sharp snap of crushed tomato leaf, bitter basil, and pungent western skunk cabbage. Formulated by perfumer James Barry in 2021, this unisex aromatic green composition avoids pretty floral sweetness in favor of damp botanical realism. The heart introduces bourbon geranium, cool fer…

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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, Beguiled or Shirley?

Beguiled takes 5 of 7 categories. Beguiled is rated 4.07/5 from 228 votes; Shirley is rated 3.44/5 from 39 votes. Choose Beguiled for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Shirley for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Beguiled or Shirley?

They last about the same: Shirley 76/100, Beguiled 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Beguiled or Shirley?

Beguiled projects furthest (Beguiled 67/100, Shirley 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Beguiled and Shirley smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli and Orris.

Is Beguiled or Shirley better for summer or winter?

For summer, Beguiled is the stronger pick. For winter, Beguiled is the stronger pick. Beguiled suits daytime wear; Shirley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Beguiled and Shirley?

Beguiled has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Tangerine, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Pink Pepper, Pepper and Patchouli. Shirley features Tomato Leaf, Bourbon Geranium, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Fern and Orris.