Fragrance comparison

Flagrant Shine vs London

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

Flagrant Shine

Água de Cheiro

5.002 votes

Rank #43,577 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

London

Pussy Deluxe

3.6010 votes

Rank #52,435 FreshCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

London takes 2 of 4 categories.

Flagrant Shine
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
London
Choose it for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Flagrant Shine1/4

London2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: London
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: London
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Flagrant Shine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Flagrant ShineÁgua de Cheiro

LondonPussy Deluxe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 32%Had 18%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

70%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityLondon

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerLondonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

white floral69%

rose61%

fresh100%

citrus91%

floral83%

fruity74%

sweet65%

white floral56%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyBergamot

Heart

RoseJasmineMangoBenzoinMimosaPeonyHeliotrope

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberMuskCistus Incanus

Top15-30 mins

LemonNectarineMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

PeonyLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base3-5 hrs

HeliotropeSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for London, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring63

Summer100

Fall13

Winter25

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 45%Work 33%Date 12%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,577

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFlagrant ShineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Flagrant Shine by Água de Cheiro opens with a vibrant mix of pink pepper and freesia. As it develops, notes of mango and rose emerge, creating a powdery and sweet heart. The base settles into a warm, inviting blend of vanilla, amber, and musk. It performs best during the cooler evenings of spring and autumn, offering …

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Pussy Deluxe London delivers an energetic splash of tart lemon, juicy nectarine, and bright mandarin orange. It kicks off fast. Within minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into a dewy bouquet of pink peony, lily-of-the-valley, and freesia. The overall feel is cheerful, clean, and breezy. You get zero heavy amber or …

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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, Flagrant Shine or London?

London takes 2 of 4 categories. Flagrant Shine is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; London is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Flagrant Shine for a floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose London for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Flagrant Shine or London?

London lasts longest (London 55/100, Flagrant Shine 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flagrant Shine or London?

Projection is very close: Flagrant Shine 50/100, London 50/100 for sillage.

Do Flagrant Shine and London smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony and Heliotrope.

Is Flagrant Shine or London better for summer or winter?

London suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flagrant Shine and London?

Flagrant Shine has top notes of Pink Pepper, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Mango and Benzoin, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. London has top notes of Lemon, Nectarine and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia, a base of Heliotrope, Sandalwood and Musk.