Billion Dollar vs Shiraz
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shiraz takes 5 of 7 categories.
Billion DollarChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
ShirazChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Billion Dollar2/7
Shiraz5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Shiraz
- Community sentiment
- Shiraz
- Longevity
- Shiraz
- Sillage & projection
- Shiraz
- Value for money
- Billion Dollar
- Versatility
- Billion Dollar
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Shiraz
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Billion DollarParis ElyseesShirazNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 143 votes
Have 52%Had 35%Want 13%
4.11/ 5 · 376 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
Category winnerShirazRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
47%Like
10%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
143 votes
49%Love
31%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate
376 votes
Category winnerShirazMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityShiraz
SillageShiraz
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBillion DollarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
fresh spicy90%
warm spicy80%
citrus70%
woody60%
rose50%
warm spicy100%
woody88%
cinnamon77%
fruity65%
fresh spicy53%
aromatic42%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
BergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
CloveNutmegRose
Base3 to 4 hours
AmberWhite Wood
Top
PlumFrench labdanumPeachCassisSageMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
CinnamonCloveNutmegCardamomRoseJasmine
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliVirginia CedarVanilleOakmoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Clove and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Billion Dollar, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer11
Fall93
Winter100
Day27
Night100
Spring22
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBillion DollarMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,107
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#25,516
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerShirazHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBillion Dollar by Paris Elysees is an accessible woody spicy fragrance designed for men who want a dependable balance of bright citrus and deep warmth. The scent begins with a zesty splash of bergamot and mandarin orange, providing an immediate burst of juicy freshness. As the opening settles, the heart reveals an aro…
Reviews →Shiraz is a warm spicy, fruity chypre with a rich plum and peach opening, a clove and cinnamon heart, and a woody mossy base. It reads classic rather than airy, with spice, fruit, and oakmoss all clearly present. On skin, it usually feels fuller and more textured than modern fruity florals. The profile may suit someon…
Reviews →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, Billion Dollar or Shiraz?
Shiraz takes 5 of 7 categories. Billion Dollar is rated 3.85/5 from 143 votes; Shiraz is rated 4.11/5 from 376 votes. Choose Billion Dollar for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Shiraz for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Billion Dollar or Shiraz?
Shiraz lasts longest (Shiraz 74/100, Billion Dollar 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Billion Dollar or Shiraz?
Shiraz projects furthest (Shiraz 69/100, Billion Dollar 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Billion Dollar and Shiraz smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Clove and Nutmeg.
Is Billion Dollar or Shiraz better for summer or winter?
For summer, Billion Dollar is the stronger pick. For winter, Billion Dollar is the stronger pick. Billion Dollar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Billion Dollar and Shiraz?
Billion Dollar has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Clove, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Amber and White Wood. Shiraz has top notes of Plum, French labdanum, Peach and Cassis, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Vanille.
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