Fragrance comparison

Fall in Bloom vs Shamsi

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 334 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fall in Bloom

Bath & Body Works

4.28309 votes

Rank #22,423 FruityFloral

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29%scent match

Clearly different

Shamsi

Nabeel

4.2425 votes

Rank #29,639 FruityCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fall in Bloom takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fall in Bloom
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Shamsi
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fall in Bloom4/7

Shamsi3/7

Ratings & consensus: Fall in Bloom
Community sentiment: Fall in Bloom
Longevity: Shamsi
Sillage & projection: Shamsi
Value for money: Fall in Bloom
Versatility: Shamsi
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fall in Bloom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fall in BloomBath & Body Works

ShamsiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 309 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

4.24/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 35%Had 5%Want 60%

Category winnerFall in BloomRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

29%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

299 votes

48%Love

32%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerFall in BloomMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityShamsi

SillageShamsi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value80

Category winnerFall in BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral88%

mossy77%

fresh65%

sweet53%

earthy42%

fruity100%

citrus90%

sweet80%

powdery70%

woody60%

tropical50%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

plum

Heart

Wildflowers

Base

Moss

Top

LitchiStrawberryVineBlack CurrantGrapefruitPlumBergamot

Heart

RoseIrisMagnoliaJasmineGeranium

Base

AmberSandalwoodVanillaMuskMossTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesplum and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Spring76

Summer100

Fall41

Winter24

Day100

Night60

Category winnerShamsiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex6

Women93

Men4

Unisex57

Women39

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,423

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#29,639

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFall in BloomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fall in Bloom by Bath & Body Works is a fruity floral that captures a crisp autumn atmosphere. Built on a base of earthy moss, this fragrance features a prominent plum opening softened by a heart of mixed wildflowers. It is a seasonal choice for cool, breezy October days when you want something grounded yet accessible…

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Shamsi by Nabeel delivers a bright burst of summer fruits anchored by a warm base. It opens with sweet litchi and tart black currant before settling into a powdery iris heart. The scent is designed for warm days and casual outdoor settings, offering a unisex profile that feels breezy yet substantial.

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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, Fall in Bloom or Shamsi?

Fall in Bloom takes 4 of 7 categories. Fall in Bloom is rated 4.28/5 from 309 votes; Shamsi is rated 4.24/5 from 25 votes. Choose Fall in Bloom for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Shamsi for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fall in Bloom or Shamsi?

Shamsi lasts longest (Shamsi 77/100, Fall in Bloom 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fall in Bloom or Shamsi?

Shamsi projects furthest (Shamsi 70/100, Fall in Bloom 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fall in Bloom and Shamsi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include plum and Moss.

Is Fall in Bloom or Shamsi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Shamsi is the stronger pick. For winter, Fall in Bloom is the stronger pick. Shamsi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fall in Bloom and Shamsi?

Fall in Bloom has top notes of plum, heart notes of Wildflowers, a base of Moss. Shamsi has top notes of Litchi, Strawberry, Vine and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.