Fragrance comparison

Borneo vs Introduction

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

Borneo

OLFAC3

4.502 votes

Rank #59,300 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Introduction

Shiro

4.4117 votes

Rank #42,675 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Introduction takes 2 of 2 categories.

Borneo
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Introduction
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Borneo0/2

Introduction2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BorneoOLFAC3

IntroductionShiro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.41/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 45%Had 7%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

59%Love

24%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value55

Category winnerIntroductionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

soft spicy77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both floral, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerClary SagePink Pepper

Heart

FreesiaJasmineOrchidRed CurrantRoseWater Lily

Base

AmberCardamomCedarwoodMuskPatchouliSandalwoodVanillaVetiver

Top

CardamomGreen Notes

Heart

JasmineOrchidWater Lily

Base

CashmeranPatchouli

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Orchid, Water Lily and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men8

Unisex58

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,300

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIntroductionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

OLFAC3 Borneo opens with a sharp, fizzy kick of ginger and pink pepper, immediately establishing a bright and aromatic energy. As the initial heat simmers down, the heart unfolds into a fresh bouquet of jasmine and water lily, keeping the profile clean rather than heavy. A sturdy base of patchouli, cedarwood, and sand…

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Shiro Introduction arrives on skin with a surprising snap of cool, green notes and warm cardamom. It does not stay in the garden for long, as the opening gives way to a soft floral heart of orchid and water lily that floats over a warm base of cashmeran and patchouli. This blend feels clean and light, yet grounded by …

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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, Borneo or Introduction?

Introduction takes 2 of 2 categories. Borneo is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Introduction is rated 4.41/5 from 17 votes. Choose Borneo for a woody and floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Introduction for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Borneo and Introduction smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Orchid, Water Lily and Cardamom.

Is Borneo or Introduction better for summer or winter?

Borneo suits day or night wear; Introduction suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Borneo and Introduction?

Borneo has top notes of Ginger, Clary Sage and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine, Orchid and Red Currant, a base of Amber, Cardamom, Cedarwood and Musk. Introduction has top notes of Cardamom and Green Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Orchid and Water Lily, a base of Cashmeran and Patchouli.