Fragrance comparison

Bliss vs Shell

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 120 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bliss

3.60111 votes

Rank #15,142 GreenOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Shell

Seajewels

4.449 votes

Rank #32,887 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bliss takes 4 of 4 categories.

Bliss
Choose it for a green and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.
Shell
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bliss4/4

Shell0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlissBliss

ShellSeajewels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

50%Like

2%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

111 votes

44%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityBliss

SillageBliss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBlissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

ozonic83%

aquatic65%

white floral48%

citrus30%

white floral100%

floral90%

powdery80%

woody70%

green60%

soft spicy50%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both green and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CucumberGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

LilyYlang-Ylang

Base

Violet

Top

BergamotGreen Notes

Heart

LilyJasmineCarnationYlang-YlangRoseViolet

Base

MuskVirginia CedarAmberVanille

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Bergamot, Lily and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer100

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer100

Fall60

Winter20

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,142

PerfumerCecile Hua

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#32,887

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBlissHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bliss by Bliss launches with a splash of chilled cucumber, bitter bergamot, and chopped stem greenery. Nose Cecile Hua built this 2010 Eau de Toilette around the soothing herbal aroma of Bliss Spa facilities. The center moves quickly from sharp citrus into pale lily blossoms and a touch of tropical ylang-ylang. As the…

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Shell by Seajewels is a soft, powdery floral fragrance designed for daily wear. It opens with bright bergamot and green notes, settling into a classic, lily-forward heart. The base of musk, amber, and vanille grounds this gentle scent, making it an ideal choice for a casual spring afternoon in the office or a quiet mo…

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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, Bliss or Shell?

Bliss takes 4 of 4 categories. Bliss is rated 3.60/5 from 111 votes; Shell is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Bliss for a green and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer. Choose Shell for a white floral and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bliss or Shell?

They last about the same: Bliss 46/100, Shell 45/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bliss or Shell?

Bliss projects furthest (Bliss 57/100, Shell 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bliss and Shell smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and white floral accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Bergamot, Lily and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Bliss or Shell better for summer or winter?

Shell suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bliss and Shell?

Bliss has top notes of Cucumber, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Violet. Shell has top notes of Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar, Amber and Vanille.