Fragrance comparison

Carried Away vs Shi

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 468 ratings analysed

Carried Away

Bath & Body Works · 2023

3.90463 votes

Rank #28,133 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Shi

Papa James

4.205 votes

Rank #52,321 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shi takes 3 of 4 categories.

Carried Away
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shi
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Carried Away1/4

Shi3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carried AwayBath & Body Works

ShiPapa James

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 463 votes

Have 48%Had 33%Want 20%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 70%Had 0%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

463 votes

80%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityShi

SillageShi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value81

Category winnerShiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus90%

sweet80%

floral70%

powdery60%

white floral50%

fruity100%

woody92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both fruity, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryPearAmalfi LemonBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

FreesiaJasmineTuberoseViolet

Base

VanilleSandalwoodMusk

Top20-30 mins

Violet LeavesRaspberryBergamotApricotLemonApplePear

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseJasmineFreesiaRose

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisVanillaCypressMusk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Pear, Bergamot and Freesia. Durations are only published for Shi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall0

Winter18

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 20%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,133

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2023

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCarried AwayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carried Away by Bath and Body Works is a fruity, floral scent designed for daily wear. Centered on a sweet pear and raspberry pairing, it settles into a clean, aquatic profile that feels bright for warm days. This release provides a refreshing option for those who enjoy accessible, sweet-leaning fragrances in spring o…

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Shi by Papa James launches with a crisp snap of violet leaves, tart bergamot, and juicy apricot. The initial alcohol rush fades within three minutes. Then, a lush heart of tuberose, white jasmine, and freesia takes over without feeling heavy. You get clean sweetness rather than sticky syrup. As it settles onto skin, c…

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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, Carried Away or Shi?

Shi takes 3 of 4 categories. Carried Away is rated 3.90/5 from 463 votes; Shi is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Carried Away for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shi for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carried Away or Shi?

Shi lasts longest (Shi 67/100, Carried Away 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carried Away or Shi?

Shi projects furthest (Shi 58/100, Carried Away 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carried Away and Shi smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Pear, Bergamot and Freesia.

Is Carried Away or Shi better for summer or winter?

Carried Away suits daytime wear; Shi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carried Away and Shi?

Carried Away has top notes of Raspberry, Pear, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine, Tuberose and Violet, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood and Musk. Shi has top notes of Violet Leaves, Raspberry, Bergamot and Apricot, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Freesia and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ambergris and Vanilla.