Fragrance comparison

Blue vs Shamsi

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 162 ratings analysed

Blue

Marc Ecko

3.82137 votes

Rank #9,691 AquaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Shamsi

Nabeel

4.2425 votes

Rank #30,163 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shamsi takes 5 of 7 categories.

Blue
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shamsi
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Blue2/7

Shamsi5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlueMarc Ecko

ShamsiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.24/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 35%Had 5%Want 60%

Category winnerShamsiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

137 votes

48%Love

32%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerShamsiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityShamsi

SillageShamsi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value80

Category winnerBlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

fresh92%

musky84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

woody61%

fruity100%

citrus90%

sweet80%

powdery70%

woody60%

tropical50%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesBlack CurrantPlum

Heart2-3 hrs

Water NotesLavenderGreen NotesJuniper BerriesGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodoak moss

Top

LitchiStrawberryVineBlack CurrantGrapefruitPlumBergamot

Heart

RoseIrisMagnoliaJasmineGeranium

Base

AmberSandalwoodVanillaMuskMossTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Plum, Geranium and Musk. Durations are only published for Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night32

Spring76

Summer100

Fall41

Winter24

Day100

Night60

Category winnerShamsiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Casual 49%Work 26%Party 14%Date 11%

Men4

Unisex57

Women39

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,691

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#30,163

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Ecko Blue is an energetic citrus aquatic fragrance built for high-heat days and effortless morning routines. The first spray releases a sharp flash of sour citruses, dark plum, and tart black currant. It wakes you up fast. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk fruitiness transitions into an icy core of water notes, h…

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Shamsi by Nabeel delivers a bright burst of summer fruits anchored by a warm base. It opens with sweet litchi and tart black currant before settling into a powdery iris heart. The scent is designed for warm days and casual outdoor settings, offering a unisex profile that feels breezy yet substantial.

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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, Blue or Shamsi?

Shamsi takes 5 of 7 categories. Blue is rated 3.82/5 from 137 votes; Shamsi is rated 4.24/5 from 25 votes. Choose Blue for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shamsi for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue or Shamsi?

Shamsi lasts longest (Shamsi 77/100, Blue 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue or Shamsi?

Shamsi projects furthest (Shamsi 70/100, Blue 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue and Shamsi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Plum, Geranium and Musk.

Is Blue or Shamsi better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Blue and Shamsi?

Blue has top notes of Citruses, Black Currant and Plum, heart notes of Water Notes, Lavender, Green Notes and Juniper Berries, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and oak moss. Shamsi has top notes of Litchi, Strawberry, Vine and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.