Fragrance comparison

Countess vs SCORPIO

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

Countess

Marc Joseph

3.7851 votes

Rank #18,240 CaramelAmber

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41%scent match

Some overlap

SCORPIO

BY SHAMS PERFUMES

4.205 votes

Rank #40,289 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Countess
Choose it for a caramel and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
SCORPIO
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Countess2/4

SCORPIO2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CountessMarc Joseph

SCORPIOBY SHAMS PERFUMES

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 44%Had 21%Want 35%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 6%Had 2%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

47%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

51 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySCORPIO

SillageSCORPIO

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value67

Category winnerCountessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

caramel100%

amber83%

mossy65%

earthy48%

sweet30%

sweet100%

fruity91%

woody83%

cherry74%

caramel65%

mossy56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both caramel, sweet and mossy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Caramel

Heart2-3 hrs

Moss

Base5-7 hrs

Amber

Top

CherryBlueberryOrange

Heart

RaspberryCaramel

Base

CedarwoodMossAmber

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Moss and Amber. Durations are only published for Countess, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer77

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night82

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex25

Women70

Casual 34%Date 27%Work 24%Party 15%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#40,289

PerfumerLeslie Gauthier

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCountessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Joseph Countess opens with a sudden flash of burnt caramel and crystallized sugar that feels bright rather than heavy. Do not judge it immediately. The first three minutes give off a sharp alcohol lift. Once that solvent flash evaporates, a quiet bed of earthy moss cuts right through the syrup. Golden amber settl…

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SCORPIO by BY SHAMS PERFUMES is a punchy, fruit-forward gourmand that leans heavily into sweet cherry and raspberry notes. It bridges the gap between playful fruitiness and a grounded, woody base. This unisex scent feels vibrant in spring weather, offering a bold profile for those who want their fragrance to hold its …

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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, Countess or SCORPIO?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Countess is rated 3.78/5 from 51 votes; SCORPIO is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Countess for a caramel and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose SCORPIO for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Countess or SCORPIO?

SCORPIO lasts longest (SCORPIO 80/100, Countess 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Countess or SCORPIO?

SCORPIO projects furthest (SCORPIO 75/100, Countess 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Countess and SCORPIO smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share caramel, sweet and mossy accords. Common notes include Caramel, Moss and Amber.

Is Countess or SCORPIO better for summer or winter?

Countess suits daytime wear; SCORPIO suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Countess and SCORPIO?

Countess has top notes of Caramel, heart notes of Moss, a base of Amber. SCORPIO has top notes of Cherry, Blueberry and Orange, heart notes of Raspberry and Caramel, a base of Cedarwood, Moss and Amber.