Fragrance comparison

Emotionnelle vs Shiraz

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 472 ratings analysed

Emotionnelle

Parfums DelRae

3.6096 votes

Rank #18,954 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Shiraz

Natura

4.11376 votes

Rank #23,481 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shiraz takes 4 of 6 categories.

Emotionnelle
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Shiraz
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Emotionnelle2/6

Shiraz4/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EmotionnelleParfums DelRae

ShirazNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 24%Had 23%Want 53%

4.11/ 5 · 376 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerShirazRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

96 votes

49%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

376 votes

Category winnerShirazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityShiraz

SillageShiraz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value69

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

fresh69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

woody88%

cinnamon77%

fruity65%

fresh spicy53%

aromatic42%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MelonTangerineBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

JasmineViolet LeafPlumRose

Base6-8 hrs

VetyverCloveAmberVirginia Cedar

Top

PlumFrench labdanumPeachCassisSageMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonCloveNutmegCardamomRoseJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVirginia CedarVanilleOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Plum and Rose. Durations are only published for Emotionnelle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer100

Fall56

Winter4

Day100

Night25

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEmotionnelleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 47%Work 23%Date 20%Party 10%

Men7

Unisex42

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,954

PerfumerMichel Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#23,481

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEmotionnelleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums DelRae Emotionnelle takes ripe melon in an unexpected direction. Forget thin body mists. You get a thick slice of real cantaloupe paired with bright tangerine and dewy violet leaf. A pinch of warm clove cuts straight through the fruit flesh, keeping the sweetness grounded. On skin, earthy vetiver and dark plu…

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Shiraz is a warm spicy, fruity chypre with a rich plum and peach opening, a clove and cinnamon heart, and a woody mossy base. It reads classic rather than airy, with spice, fruit, and oakmoss all clearly present. On skin, it usually feels fuller and more textured than modern fruity florals. The profile may suit someon…

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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, Emotionnelle or Shiraz?

Shiraz takes 4 of 6 categories. Emotionnelle is rated 3.60/5 from 96 votes; Shiraz is rated 4.11/5 from 376 votes. Choose Emotionnelle for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Shiraz for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Emotionnelle or Shiraz?

Shiraz lasts longest (Shiraz 74/100, Emotionnelle 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emotionnelle or Shiraz?

Projection is very close: Shiraz 69/100, Emotionnelle 68/100 for sillage.

Do Emotionnelle and Shiraz smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Plum and Rose.

Is Emotionnelle or Shiraz better for summer or winter?

For summer, Emotionnelle is the stronger pick. For winter, Shiraz is the stronger pick. Emotionnelle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emotionnelle and Shiraz?

Emotionnelle has top notes of Melon, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet Leaf, Plum and Rose, a base of Vetyver, Clove, Amber and Virginia Cedar. Shiraz has top notes of Plum, French labdanum, Peach and Cassis, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Vanille.