Fragrance comparison

Ching Shih vs I.Egocentric

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 114 ratings analysed

Ching Shih

Marissa Zappas

3.9689 votes

Rank #15,498 SmokyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

I.Egocentric

IO.KO 1954

4.5225 votes

Rank #20,141 AmberLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

I.Egocentric takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ching Shih
Choose it for a smoky and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
I.Egocentric
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ching Shih2/7

I.Egocentric5/7

Ratings & consensus: I.Egocentric
Community sentiment: I.Egocentric
Longevity: I.Egocentric
Sillage & projection: I.Egocentric
Value for money: Ching Shih
Versatility: I.Egocentric
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ching Shih

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ching ShihMarissa Zappas

I.EgocentricIO.KO 1954

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%

4.52/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerI.EgocentricRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

38%Like

20%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

89 votes

68%Love

24%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerI.EgocentricMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityI.Egocentric

SillageI.Egocentric

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value45

Category winnerChing ShihBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

amber91%

warm spicy83%

floral74%

fruity65%

balsamic56%

amber100%

leather92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

smoky69%

fruity61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, smoky and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IncenseOsmanthusgunpowderMyrrhOrrisSpices

No top / heart / base split published

Top

IncenseRaspberryGingerBalsam Fir

Heart

OsmanthusGuaiac WoodMyrrhOrrisMay Rose

Base

LeatherTobaccoBenzoinBeeswaxVanilla

InformationalShared notesIncense, Osmanthus, Myrrh and Orris. Durations are only published for Ching Shih, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer17

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night72

Spring40

Summer10

Fall100

Winter100

Day36

Night100

Category winnerI.EgocentricMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex67

Women15

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,498

PerfumerMarissa Zappas

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#20,141

PerfumerEnzo Galardi

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerChing ShihHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ching Shih by Marissa Zappas is a smoky and warm spicy unisex perfume built around a vivid contrast of burnt gunpowder and delicate osmanthus. The scent opens with a flash of dry smoke, sulfurous powder, and sharp spices before settling into a soft floral fruitiness. As it warms on the skin, earthy orris introduces a …

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I.Egocentric by IO.KO 1954 is a bold leather-forward fragrance that anchors its complexity in incense and raspberry. This unisex scent shifts from sharp, spicy ginger to a resinous, smoky dry-down. It suits those seeking a refined, long-lasting leather profile for autumn and winter evenings, offering a distinctive, so…

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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, Ching Shih or I.Egocentric?

I.Egocentric takes 5 of 7 categories. Ching Shih is rated 3.96/5 from 89 votes; I.Egocentric is rated 4.52/5 from 25 votes. Choose Ching Shih for a smoky and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose I.Egocentric for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ching Shih or I.Egocentric?

I.Egocentric lasts longest (I.Egocentric 76/100, Ching Shih 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ching Shih or I.Egocentric?

I.Egocentric projects furthest (I.Egocentric 63/100, Ching Shih 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ching Shih and I.Egocentric smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, smoky and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Osmanthus, Myrrh and Orris.

Is Ching Shih or I.Egocentric better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ching Shih is the stronger pick. For winter, I.Egocentric is the stronger pick. Ching Shih suits daytime wear; I.Egocentric suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ching Shih and I.Egocentric?

Ching Shih features Incense, Osmanthus, gunpowder, Myrrh and Orris. I.Egocentric has top notes of Incense, Raspberry, Ginger and Balsam Fir, heart notes of Osmanthus, Guaiac Wood, Myrrh and Orris, a base of Leather, Tobacco, Benzoin and Beeswax.