Fragrance comparison

En Avion vs Shamballa for Woman

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 263 ratings analysed

En Avion

Caron

4.25262 votes

Rank #5,416 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Shamballa for Woman

Andre Sinan

4.001 votes

Rank #59,576 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shamballa for Woman takes 2 of 3 categories.

En Avion
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Shamballa for Woman
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

En Avion1/3

Shamballa for Woman2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shamballa for Woman
Sillage & projection: Shamballa for Woman
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: En Avion

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

En AvionCaron

Shamballa for WomanAndre Sinan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 262 votes

Have 46%Had 14%Want 41%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

36%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

262 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShamballa for Woman

SillageShamballa for Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

amber84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CarnationNeroliRoseOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmineLilac

Base8-10+ hrs

OpoponaxAmberSandalwoodMusk

Top

LemonBergamotWatermelonBlack Currant

Heart

LilacRoseVioletJasmineCyclamenOrange BlossomPeachPlum

Base

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliAmberVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesRose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Lilac. Durations are only published for En Avion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex29

Women59

Date 42%Party 24%Work 18%Casual 16%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,416

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#59,576

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEn AvionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron En Avion opens with a bold flare of spicy carnation, bitter orange, and crisp neroli. You get an immediate kick of clove warmth. Seconds later, sunlit orange blossom and lilac soften the initial bite into an intoxicating vintage floral heart. The real magic happens two hours in. Rich opoponax resin, warm amber, …

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Andre Sinan Shamballa for Woman balances crisp top notes like watermelon and lemon with a deep, resinous cedar base. This fragrance wears best during transitional autumn days when the air carries a slight chill. It offers a unique alternative to typical sweet floral scents, presenting a dusty, spicy violet heart that …

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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, En Avion or Shamballa for Woman?

Shamballa for Woman takes 2 of 3 categories. En Avion is rated 4.25/5 from 262 votes; Shamballa for Woman is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose En Avion for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Shamballa for Woman for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, En Avion or Shamballa for Woman?

Shamballa for Woman lasts longest (Shamballa for Woman 80/100, En Avion 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, En Avion or Shamballa for Woman?

Shamballa for Woman projects furthest (Shamballa for Woman 75/100, En Avion 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do En Avion and Shamballa for Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Lilac.

Is En Avion or Shamballa for Woman better for summer or winter?

En Avion suits evening wear; Shamballa for Woman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in En Avion and Shamballa for Woman?

En Avion has top notes of Carnation, Neroli, Rose and Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Lilac, a base of Opoponax, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk. Shamballa for Woman has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Watermelon and Black Currant, heart notes of Lilac, Rose, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli and Amber.