Fragrance comparison

Djelem, Djelem vs Šfarìa

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 178 ratings analysed

Djelem, Djelem

Nimere Parfums

3.8826 votes

Rank #20,044 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Šfarìa

Acca Kappa

4.06152 votes

Rank #6,705 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Šfarìa takes 3 of 5 categories.

Djelem, Djelem
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Šfarìa
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Djelem, Djelem2/5

Šfarìa3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Djelem, DjelemNimere Parfums

ŠfarìaAcca Kappa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 9%Had 17%Want 74%

4.06/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 43%Had 11%Want 47%

Category winnerŠfarìaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

51%Love

34%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityDjelem, Djelem

SillageDjelem, Djelem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value61

Category winnerŠfarìaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

herbal84%

musky77%

balsamic69%

woody61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

balsamic80%

amber70%

conifer60%

citrus50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HyssopHerbal Notes

Heart

ArtemisiaTobaccoCelery

Base

SageTolu BalsamHyraxPeru BalsamLeatherOakmossWoody NotesBenzoin

Top

elemiBergamotLemon

Heart

Peru BalsamBalsam FirPine TreeArtemisia

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Peru Balsam and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night25

Spring65

Summer29

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men24

Unisex59

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,044

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#6,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerŠfarìaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Djelem, Djelem by Nimere Parfums is a bold, primitive composition defined by its heavy animalic and herbal profile. Launched in 2016, this scent focuses on notes like Hyssop, Artemisia, and intense Hyrax. It projects a rugged, non-conformist aura ideal for those who prefer challenging, resinous, and raw fragrances dur…

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Šfarìa by Acca Kappa is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for women and men. Šfarìa was launched in 2020. Top notes are elemi, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Peru Balsam, Balsam Fir, Pine Tree and Artemisia; base notes are Benzoin, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Djelem, Djelem or Šfarìa?

Šfarìa takes 3 of 5 categories. Djelem, Djelem is rated 3.88/5 from 26 votes; Šfarìa is rated 4.06/5 from 152 votes. Choose Djelem, Djelem for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Šfarìa for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Djelem, Djelem or Šfarìa?

Djelem, Djelem lasts longest (Djelem, Djelem 76/100, Šfarìa 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Djelem, Djelem or Šfarìa?

Djelem, Djelem projects furthest (Djelem, Djelem 73/100, Šfarìa 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Djelem, Djelem and Šfarìa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Peru Balsam and Benzoin.

Is Djelem, Djelem or Šfarìa better for summer or winter?

Djelem, Djelem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Djelem, Djelem and Šfarìa?

Djelem, Djelem has top notes of Hyssop and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Artemisia, Tobacco and Celery, a base of Sage, Tolu Balsam, Hyrax and Peru Balsam. Šfarìa has top notes of elemi, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Peru Balsam, Balsam Fir, Pine Tree and Artemisia, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood and Patchouli.