Fragrance comparison

Desert Rose vs Shi

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

Desert Rose

KKW Fragrance

3.9344 votes

Rank #44,076 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Shi

Papa James

4.205 votes

Rank #52,939 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shi takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Desert Rose1/4

Shi3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shi
Sillage & projection: Shi
Value for money: Shi
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 RoseKKW Fragrance

ShiPapa James

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

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

34%Love

34%Like

25%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

44 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

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityShi

SillageShi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value81

Category winnerShiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose92%

vanilla84%

musky77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

woody92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin BlossomPink PepperCypress

Heart

TuberoseJasmine

Base

Bourbon VanillaSolar NotesMuskAmber

Top20-30 mins

Violet LeavesRaspberryBergamotApricotLemonApplePear

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseJasmineFreesiaRose

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisVanillaCypressMusk

InformationalShared notesCypress, Tuberose, Jasmine and Bourbon Vanilla. Durations are only published for Shi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer69

Fall31

Winter38

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

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#44,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,939

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDesert RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desert Rose by KKW Fragrance offers a floral profile centered on tuberose and jasmine. Opening with mandarin blossom and pink pepper, it settles into a base of warm vanilla, musk, and solar notes. This scent feels appropriate for spring days or casual office settings where a soft, feminine presence is desired by the w…

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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?

Shi takes 3 of 4 categories. Desert Rose is rated 3.93/5 from 44 votes; Shi is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Desert Rose for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shi for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Desert Rose or Shi?

Shi lasts longest (Shi 67/100, Desert Rose 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desert Rose or Shi?

Shi projects furthest (Shi 58/100, Desert Rose 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desert Rose and Shi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Cypress, Tuberose, Jasmine and Bourbon Vanilla.

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 Mandarin Blossom, Pink Pepper and Cypress, heart notes of Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Solar Notes, Musk and Amber. 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.