Fragrance comparison

Fatena vs SHK II

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 215 ratings analysed

Fatena

SoOud

4.12165 votes

Rank #9,088 LeatherAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

SHK II

Armaf

4.6650 votes

Rank #7,381 RoseLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

SHK II takes 6 of 7 categories.

Fatena
Choose it for a leather and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.
SHK II
Choose it for a rose and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Fatena1/7

SHK II6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FatenaSoOud

SHK IIArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 165 votes

Have 34%Had 25%Want 41%

4.66/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 21%Had 2%Want 77%

Category winnerSHK IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

165 votes

74%Love

20%Like

4%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerSHK IIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityFatena

SillageSHK II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value73

Category winnerSHK IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

oud69%

sweet61%

rose100%

leather92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

caramel61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both leather, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronPink PepperGingerOlibanum

Heart

PeachCaramelPatchouliLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)BenzoinWoody NotesVanillaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPeru BalsamLabdanum

Top

RosePeachBergamot

Heart

CaramelSaffronJasmineOud

Base

BenzoinLeatherVanillaMuskWoody NotesLabdanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Peach, Caramel 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 season

Spring55

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring77

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSHK IIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex52

Women48

Men17

Unisex49

Women34

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,088

PerfumerStéphane Humbert Lucas

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#7,381

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerSHK IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

SoOud Fatena opens with a sharp, fiery burst of saffron, pink pepper, and dry olibanum resin. The top notes feel spicy and slightly medicinal on skin, cutting through crisp autumn air with immediate intensity. As the initial heat settles, dark agarwood and oily leather emerge alongside scorched caramel and ripe peach…

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Armaf SHK II opens with a bright burst of peach and bergamot, quickly joined by a fresh, slightly medicinal rose. As the scent settles on skin, a rich sweetness of caramel and vanilla emerges, grounded by saffron and a smooth leather undertone. This fragrance sits comfortably in cold weather, making it a cozy option f…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fatena or SHK II?

SHK II takes 6 of 7 categories. Fatena is rated 4.12/5 from 165 votes; SHK II is rated 4.66/5 from 50 votes. Choose Fatena for a leather and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter. Choose SHK II for a rose and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Fatena or SHK II?

They last about the same: Fatena 77/100, SHK II 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Fatena or SHK II?

Projection is very close: SHK II 70/100, Fatena 69/100 for sillage.

Do Fatena and SHK II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Saffron, Peach, Caramel and Patchouli.

Is Fatena or SHK II better for summer or winter?

For summer, SHK II is the stronger pick. For winter, Fatena is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fatena and SHK II?

Fatena has top notes of Saffron, Pink Pepper, Ginger and Olibanum, heart notes of Peach, Caramel, Patchouli and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin and Woody Notes. SHK II has top notes of Rose, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Caramel, Saffron, Jasmine and Oud, a base of Benzoin, Leather, Vanilla and Musk.