Detchema vs Shocking You
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shocking You takes 6 of 7 categories.
DetchemaChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Shocking YouChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Detchema1/7
Shocking You6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Shocking You
- Community sentiment
- Shocking You
- Longevity
- Shocking You
- Sillage & projection
- Shocking You
- Value for money
- Shocking You
- Versatility
- Shocking You
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Detchema
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DetchemaRevillonShocking YouSchiaparelliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 440 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
4.08/ 5 · 81 votes
Have 38%Had 18%Want 44%
Category winnerShocking YouRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
45%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
403 votes
46%Love
44%Like
4%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
50 votes
Category winnerShocking YouMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityShocking You
SillageShocking You
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShocking YouBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
white floral77%
aldehydic69%
fresh61%
floral100%
green92%
white floral84%
fresh77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both floral, woody and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesHiacynthPeachBergamotNeroli
Heart
CarnationRoseJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Orris RootSandalwoodMuskLeatherAmberVetiverTonka Bean
Top
AldehydesGalbanumNeroliHyacinthBergamotNarcissusFruity Notes
Heart
CarnationRoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangOrris RootRaspberryJasmine
Base
oak mossLeatherMuskSandalwoodCivetVetiverCedar
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer64
Fall91
Winter73
Day100
Night50
Category winnerShocking YouMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,574
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews43
Overall rank#9,443
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerDetchemaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDetchema is a vintage floral composition from 1953 that centers on aldehydes, hyacinth, and a powdery base of orris root. It feels like a crisp, soapy relic from a classic vanity. Perfect for cooler spring mornings, this scent hugs the skin with a clean, dignified presence that avoids modern sweetness. It is a choice …
Reviews →Shocking You by Schiaparelli is a distinctive floral green composition for women, launched in 1976. It opens with a sharp, vibrant blend of galbanum, aldehydes, and hyacinth. This vintage chypre structure settles into a complex heart of carnation and rose, grounded by a long-lasting base of oak moss and leather. Ideal…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Detchema or Shocking You?
Shocking You takes 6 of 7 categories. Detchema is rated 3.87/5 from 440 votes; Shocking You is rated 4.08/5 from 81 votes. Choose Detchema for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Shocking You for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Detchema or Shocking You?
Shocking You lasts longest (Shocking You 81/100, Detchema 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Detchema or Shocking You?
Shocking You projects furthest (Shocking You 73/100, Detchema 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Detchema and Shocking You smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli and Carnation.
Is Detchema or Shocking You better for summer or winter?
For summer, Shocking You is the stronger pick. For winter, Detchema is the stronger pick. Shocking You suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Detchema and Shocking You?
Detchema has top notes of Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Orris Root, Sandalwood, Musk and Leather. Shocking You has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Neroli and Hyacinth, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang, a base of oak moss, Leather, Musk and Sandalwood.
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