Fragrance comparison

Desert Rose vs Shi

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

Desert Rose

Being Frenshe

3.9846 votes

Rank #43,414 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Shi

Papa James

4.205 votes

Rank #52,908 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Desert Rose2/4

Shi2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Desert RoseBeing Frenshe

ShiPapa James

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 60%Had 8%Want 32%

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

35%Love

33%Like

30%Ok

0%Dislike

2%Hate

46 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

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityShi

SillageShi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value81

Category winnerDesert RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity91%

sweet83%

woody74%

aquatic65%

aromatic56%

fruity100%

woody92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pear

Heart

Rose

Base

Cypress

Top20-30 mins

Violet LeavesRaspberryBergamotApricotLemonApplePear

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseJasmineFreesiaRose

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisVanillaCypressMusk

InformationalShared notesPear, Rose and Cypress. Durations are only published for Shi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer76

Fall18

Winter12

Day100

Night15

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

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#43,414

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,908

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDesert RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desert Rose by Being Frenshe offers an approachable take on woody florals. It starts with a juicy note of pear before settling into a soft, dry rose petal scent. A quiet background of cypress wood keeps the blend grounded. It works well for casual daytime wear when you want a clean, low-key scent that does not overwhe…

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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, Desert Rose or Shi?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Desert Rose is rated 3.98/5 from 46 votes; Shi is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Desert Rose for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shi for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Desert Rose or Shi?

Shi lasts longest (Shi 67/100, Desert Rose 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desert Rose or Shi?

Shi projects furthest (Shi 58/100, Desert Rose 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desert Rose and Shi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Rose and Cypress.

Is Desert Rose or Shi better for summer or winter?

Desert Rose suits daytime wear; Shi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desert Rose and Shi?

Desert Rose has top notes of Pear, heart notes of Rose, a base of Cypress. 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.