Bucephalus XV vs Shamballa for Woman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bucephalus XV takes 2 of 3 categories.
Bucephalus XVChoose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Shamballa for WomanChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Bucephalus XV2/3
Shamballa for Woman1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Shamballa for Woman
- Sillage & projection
- Bucephalus XV
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bucephalus XV
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bucephalus XVArmafShamballa for WomanAndre SinanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 12%Had 1%Want 87%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
33%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityShamballa for Woman
SillageBucephalus XV
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
citrus92%
powdery84%
violet77%
floral69%
amber61%
floral100%
woody92%
fruity84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonBergamot
Heart
RoseVioletPatchouli
Base
AmberMusk
Top
LemonBergamotWatermelonBlack Currant
Heart
LilacRoseVioletJasmineCyclamenOrange BlossomPeachPlum
Base
SandalwoodCedarPatchouliAmberVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Rose and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,345
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#67,541
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBucephalus XVHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArmaf Bucephalus XV opens with a splash of sour lemon and sharp bergamot, giving it a bright start. As it rests on the skin, a powdery floral core of rose and violet softens the initial citrus bite. Patchouli adds a touch of green earthiness, preventing the sweetness from becoming too heavy or cloying. The base settle…
Reviews →Andre Sinan Shamballa for Woman balances crisp top notes like watermelon and lemon with a deep, resinous cedar base. This fragrance wears best during transitional autumn days when the air carries a slight chill. It offers a unique alternative to typical sweet floral scents, presenting a dusty, spicy violet heart that …
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, Bucephalus XV or Shamballa for Woman?
Bucephalus XV takes 2 of 3 categories. Bucephalus XV is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Shamballa for Woman is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Bucephalus XV for a rose and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Shamballa for Woman for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Bucephalus XV or Shamballa for Woman?
They last about the same: Shamballa for Woman 80/100, Bucephalus XV 78/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Bucephalus XV or Shamballa for Woman?
Bucephalus XV projects furthest (Bucephalus XV 79/100, Shamballa for Woman 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bucephalus XV and Shamballa for Woman smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Rose and Violet.
Is Bucephalus XV or Shamballa for Woman better for summer or winter?
Bucephalus XV suits day or night wear; Shamballa for Woman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bucephalus XV and Shamballa for Woman?
Bucephalus XV has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Violet and Patchouli, a base of Amber and Musk. Shamballa for Woman has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Watermelon and Black Currant, heart notes of Lilac, Rose, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli and Amber.
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