Fragrance comparison

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) vs Shéliane

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 242 ratings analysed

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)

DSH Perfumes · 2000

4.2384 votes

Rank #17,868 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Shéliane

Detaille

4.08158 votes

Rank #11,673 AmberYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shéliane takes 5 of 8 categories.

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Shéliane
Choose it for a amber and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)3/8

Shéliane5/8

Ratings & consensus: Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)
Community sentiment: Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)
Longevity: Shéliane
Sillage & projection: Shéliane
Value for money: Shéliane
Versatility: Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)
Note pyramid (duration): Shéliane
Fragranxe ranking: Shéliane

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)DSH Perfumes

ShélianeDetaille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 64%

4.08/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 49%Had 10%Want 41%

Category winnerCimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

40%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

84 votes

38%Love

44%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

158 votes

Category winnerCimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityShéliane

SillageShéliane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value69

Category winnerShélianeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber90%

citrus80%

vanilla70%

fresh spicy60%

cinnamon50%

amber100%

yellow floral92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegCardamomBitter OrangeNeroliClementineBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonSaffronCloveBeeswaxCarnationTuberoseRoseGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaOpoponaxBenzoinSandalwoodFrench labdanum

Top15-30 mins

CloveCorianderNutmegOrangeBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineIris

Base6-8 hrs

AmberBenzoinVanilleFrench labdanum

Category winnerShélianeLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer18

Fall100

Winter91

Day100

Night83

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerCimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 35%Date 30%Work 28%Party 8%

Men3

Unisex22

Women75

Date 41%Work 22%Party 20%Casual 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,868

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched2000

Reviews19

Overall rank#11,673

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerShélianeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cimabue opens with a brisk, tangy splash of bitter orange, clementine, and lemon peel dusted with fresh nutmeg. The alcohol lift vanishes within two minutes. A thick wave of cinnamon, ground clove, and earthy saffron quickly follows, anchored by a slab of raw, sticky beeswax. It smells remarkably like unbaked ginger m…

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Shéliane by Detaille is an amber floral eau de toilette that blends bright Mediterranean citrus with antique spice and golden resins. The first spray delivers a crisp punch of Amalfi lemon, sweet orange, and sharp clove before settling into a warm heart of ylang-ylang, powdery iris, and velvety rose. As the hours tick…

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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, Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) or Shéliane?

Shéliane takes 5 of 8 categories. Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) is rated 4.23/5 from 84 votes; Shéliane is rated 4.08/5 from 158 votes. Choose Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Shéliane for a amber and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) or Shéliane?

Shéliane lasts longest (Shéliane 75/100, Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) or Shéliane?

Shéliane projects furthest (Shéliane 66/100, Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) and Shéliane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Clove.

Is Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) or Shéliane better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) is the stronger pick. For winter, Shéliane is the stronger pick. Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) suits daytime wear; Shéliane suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) and Shéliane?

Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8) has top notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Bitter Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Cinnamon, Saffron, Clove and Beeswax, a base of Vanilla, Opoponax, Benzoin and Sandalwood. Shéliane has top notes of Clove, Coriander, Nutmeg and Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Vanille and French labdanum.