Fragrance comparison

BGTA vs Shomal

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 120 ratings analysed

BGTA

Pisello Parfum

5.001 votes

Rank #66,708 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Shomal

Botanicae

3.87119 votes

Rank #16,373 GreenPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shomal takes 4 of 4 categories.

BGTA
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.
Shomal
Choose it for a green and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

BGTA0/4

Shomal4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BGTAPisello Parfum

ShomalBotanicae

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 89%

3.87/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 51%Had 14%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

29%Love

40%Like

21%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityShomal

SillageShomal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value67

Category winnerShomalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

oud69%

aromatic61%

green100%

patchouli92%

earthy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Laotian OudPearLavenderMintLemonBergamotGreen AppleMandarin

Heart

GeraniumSaffronJasmineCinnamonVanillaVioletCardamomGinger

Base

AmberAmbergrisCedarFir ResinPatchouliSandalwoodAmbroxanGreen Tea

Top

Green TeaHyacinthMandarin

Heart

PatchouliJasmineSaffron

Base

VanillaOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin, Saffron, Jasmine and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer76

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men26

Unisex58

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,708

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerShomalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

BGTA by Pisello Parfum introduces a dense, woody punch softened by citrus and aromatics. Designed for men who appreciate dense, complex blends, this fragrance matches a cool evening out. It opens with sharp mint and sweet pear before revealing a deep, warm heart of cinnamon and chocolate, finally resting on a resinous…

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Botanicae Shomal opens with a bright flash of mandarin orange and crisp green tea before settling into a cool, grassy hyacinth. The heart introduces earthy patchouli, clean jasmine, and a touch of dry saffron. It fits crisp spring mornings, casual office wear, and breezy weekend walks, clinging to cotton shirts with a…

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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, BGTA or Shomal?

Shomal takes 4 of 4 categories. BGTA is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Shomal is rated 3.87/5 from 119 votes. Choose BGTA for a woody and citrus character. Choose Shomal for a green and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, BGTA or Shomal?

Shomal lasts longest (Shomal 66/100, BGTA 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, BGTA or Shomal?

Shomal projects furthest (Shomal 54/100, BGTA 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do BGTA and Shomal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin, Saffron, Jasmine and Vanilla.

What are the notes in BGTA and Shomal?

BGTA has top notes of Laotian Oud, Pear, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Geranium, Saffron, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Ambergris, Cedar and Fir Resin. Shomal has top notes of Green Tea, Hyacinth and Mandarin, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Saffron, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss and Amber.