Fragrance comparison

Ciao vs Shalom

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ciao

Houbigant

4.2524 votes

Rank #47,593 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Shalom

Judith Muller

3.7023 votes

Rank #36,331 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ciao takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ciao
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Shalom
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ciao4/5

Shalom1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CiaoHoubigant

ShalomJudith Muller

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%

3.70/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%

Category winnerCiaoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

21%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityCiao

SillageCiao

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value60

Category winnerCiaoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

earthy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, floral and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FruitsCuminGreen NotesLemonPalisander RosewoodBasilOsmanthus

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootRoseHyacinthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangCassis

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossLeatherSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouliMuskBenzoin

Top

BergamotPeachPlumCardamomPalisander Rosewood

Heart

CarnationRoseNutmegOrris RootYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

OakmossBenzoinAmberSandalwoodLeatherVetiverCivet

InformationalShared notesPalisander Rosewood, Orris Root, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Ciao, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Casual 39%Work 30%Date 18%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,593

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,331

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerShalomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Ciao launches with a sharp crack of green basil, bitter lemon, and pungent cumin. It does not apologize for its vintage power. Give it five minutes to settle past the initial alcohol lift. Soon, a rich bouquet of spicy carnation, hyacinth, and powdery orris root blooms across your skin. The sweetness is mini…

Reviews →

Shalom by Judith Muller is a mossy, fruity chypre that brings a classic 1970s character to life. It balances juicy plum and peach with a grounding, animalic base of oakmoss and civet. Best suited for cooler days or elegant evening wear, it offers a distinct, sophisticated profile for those who appreciate traditional, …

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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, Ciao or Shalom?

Ciao takes 4 of 5 categories. Ciao is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes; Shalom is rated 3.70/5 from 23 votes. Choose Ciao for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Shalom for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ciao or Shalom?

Ciao lasts longest (Ciao 93/100, Shalom 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ciao or Shalom?

Ciao projects furthest (Ciao 75/100, Shalom 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ciao and Shalom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and earthy accords. Common notes include Palisander Rosewood, Orris Root, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Ciao or Shalom better for summer or winter?

Ciao suits daytime wear; Shalom suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ciao and Shalom?

Ciao has top notes of Fruits, Cumin, Green Notes and Lemon, heart notes of Orris Root, Rose, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Sandalwood and Amber. Shalom has top notes of Bergamot, Peach, Plum and Cardamom, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Nutmeg and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Benzoin, Amber and Sandalwood.