En Terrasse vs Emerald Shine
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Emerald Shine takes 3 of 5 categories.
En TerrasseChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Emerald ShineChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
En Terrasse2/5
Emerald Shine3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Emerald Shine
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Emerald Shine
- Sillage & projection
- Emerald Shine
- Value for money
- En Terrasse
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- En Terrasse
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
En TerrasseAlex SimoneEmerald ShineThe FragranceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.64/ 5 · 147 votes
Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%
4.20/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 53%Had 6%Want 42%
Category winnerEmerald ShineRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
52%Like
11%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
124 votes
60%Love
20%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
7%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEmerald Shine
SillageEmerald Shine
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEn TerrasseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus88%
earthy77%
fresh spicy65%
aromatic53%
patchouli42%
citrus100%
aromatic86%
warm spicy72%
fresh spicy58%
woody44%
leather30%
Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitMandarin Orange
Heart
Gurjan balsamCedarPatchouli
Base
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaAgarwood (Oud)Amyris
Top
Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
JuniperCardamomSaffronFrankincense
Base
Agarwood (Oud)LeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliVetiverCedarGuaiac WoodAmber
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Cedar and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer88
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer30
Fall90
Winter50
Day100
Night50
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#18,647
PerfumerJean Denis Saisse
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#38,892
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerEn TerrasseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEn Terrasse is a crisp citrus and woods scent built around grapefruit and mandarin, then pulled into a dry, earthy base. After the bright opening, patchouli and cedar bring structure, while gurjan balsam adds a warm, slightly resinous glow. As it dries down, cypriol (nagarmotha) and a touch of oud give a smoky, rooty …
Reviews →Emerald Shine by The Fragrance opens with bright grapefruit, mandarin orange, and sharp bergamot. That initial citrus spray settles within minutes into a dry aromatic heart of juniper, green cardamom, saffron, and resinous frankincense. As the fragrance warms on skin, clean agarwood, earthy cypriol oil, and smooth lea…
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, En Terrasse or Emerald Shine?
Emerald Shine takes 3 of 5 categories. En Terrasse is rated 3.64/5 from 147 votes; Emerald Shine is rated 4.20/5 from 15 votes. Choose En Terrasse for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Emerald Shine for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, En Terrasse or Emerald Shine?
Emerald Shine lasts longest (Emerald Shine 80/100, En Terrasse 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, En Terrasse or Emerald Shine?
Emerald Shine projects furthest (Emerald Shine 75/100, En Terrasse 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do En Terrasse and Emerald Shine smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Cedar and Patchouli.
Is En Terrasse or Emerald Shine better for summer or winter?
Emerald Shine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in En Terrasse and Emerald Shine?
En Terrasse has top notes of Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Gurjan balsam, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Agarwood (Oud) and Amyris. Emerald Shine has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper, Cardamom, Saffron and Frankincense, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Patchouli.
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