Eau de Palermo vs Shi-sõ
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shi-sõ takes 3 of 5 categories.
Eau de PalermoChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Shi-sõChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Eau de Palermo2/5
Shi-sõ3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Shi-sõ
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Eau de Palermo
- Sillage & projection
- Eau de Palermo
- Value for money
- Shi-sõ
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Shi-sõ
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau de PalermoExuma ParfumsShi-sõNomenclatureWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.22/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 33%Had 22%Want 44%
3.93/ 5 · 410 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
Category winnerShi-sõRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate13%Love
35%Like
26%Ok
13%Dislike
13%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
34%Love
42%Like
9%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
410 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEau de Palermo
SillageEau de Palermo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShi-sõBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus88%
woody77%
fresh spicy65%
green53%
herbal42%
green100%
aromatic83%
fruity65%
fresh spicy48%
soft spicy30%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GinSweet OrangeLemonCardamomBlack CurrantPink Pepper
Heart
White WoodPetitgrainShisoMintBay Leaf
Base
MuskMossAmber
Notes
ShisoRhubarbMintBlack CurrantIvyAniseCardamomVervain
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Currant, Shiso and Mint. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer100
Fall38
Winter25
Day100
Night29
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#65,566
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#11,194
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerShi-sõHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEau de Palermo by Exuma Parfums opens with a chilled splash of juniper-laced gin, zesty lemon, and ripe sweet orange that feels like an iced citrus drink on a hot terrace. As the initial fizzy burst settles, green herbal notes take center stage, featuring crisp shiso leaf, crushed mint, bitter petitgrain, and savory b…
Reviews →Shi-sõ by Nomenclature trades standard citrus for a sharp, vegetal green kick built on synthetic Glycolierral, crushed shiso leaf, and spearmint. Tart rhubarb and black currant give the opening a sour bite before it settles into soapy ivy and dry woods. It suits hot summer days when typical cologne feels tired.
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, Eau de Palermo or Shi-sõ?
Shi-sõ takes 3 of 5 categories. Eau de Palermo is rated 3.22/5 from 23 votes; Shi-sõ is rated 3.93/5 from 410 votes. Choose Eau de Palermo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Shi-sõ for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Eau de Palermo or Shi-sõ?
They last about the same: Eau de Palermo 65/100, Shi-sõ 63/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Eau de Palermo or Shi-sõ?
Projection is very close: Eau de Palermo 58/100, Shi-sõ 56/100 for sillage.
Do Eau de Palermo and Shi-sõ smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Currant, Shiso and Mint.
Is Eau de Palermo or Shi-sõ better for summer or winter?
Eau de Palermo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau de Palermo and Shi-sõ?
Eau de Palermo has top notes of Gin, Sweet Orange, Lemon and Cardamom, heart notes of White Wood, Petitgrain, Shiso and Mint, a base of Musk, Moss and Amber. Shi-sõ features Shiso, Rhubarb, Mint, Black Currant and Ivy.
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