Fragrance comparison

Fleur De Marbre vs Shem - el- Nessim

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 413 ratings analysed

Fleur De Marbre

Noble Royale

4.1179 votes

Rank #12,622 White FloralWoody

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58%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Shem - el- Nessim

Grossmith

4.40334 votes

Rank #1,765 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shem - el- Nessim takes 5 of 7 categories.

Fleur De Marbre
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Shem - el- Nessim
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Fleur De Marbre2/7

Shem - el- Nessim5/7

Ratings & consensus: Shem - el- Nessim
Community sentiment: Shem - el- Nessim
Longevity: Shem - el- Nessim
Sillage & projection: Shem - el- Nessim
Value for money: Fleur De Marbre
Versatility: Fleur De Marbre
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shem - el- Nessim

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fleur De MarbreNoble Royale

Shem - el- NessimGrossmith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.40/ 5 · 334 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 55%

Category winnerShem - el- NessimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

79 votes

60%Love

27%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

334 votes

Category winnerShem - el- NessimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityShem - el- Nessim

SillageShem - el- Nessim

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value19

Category winnerFleur De MarbreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

tuberose84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

white floral77%

floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomCypressOrangeAppleBergamot

Heart

TuberoseRaspberryYlang-YlangJasmineOrris RootGeraniumLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaSandalwoodHeliotropeWhite MuskCedarAmbergrisPatchouliLeather

Top15 to 30 minutes

NeroliBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

Orris RootYlang-YlangJasmineGeraniumRose

Base6 to 8 hours

HeliotropeSandalwoodPatchouliCedarMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Shem - el- Nessim, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer89

Fall100

Winter61

Day100

Night60

Spring65

Summer39

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night100

Category winnerFleur De MarbreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men1

Unisex44

Women55

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,622

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#1,765

PerfumerTrevor Nicholl

Launched—

Reviews57

Category winnerShem - el- NessimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Noble Royale Fleur De Marbre centers on a dense, creamy tuberose cut with green cypress and bright orange blossom. It opens with sharp citrus and green needles before settling into a rich, powdery floral heart grounded by sandalwood and white musk. Wear it during spring mornings or cool autumn afternoons when you want…

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Shem - el- Nessim opens with a brisk splash of bergamot and neroli before revealing a dense heart of powdery orris root, rose, and ylang-ylang. The scent feels like stepping into a classic boudoir from the early twentieth century, where cosmetic powders and fresh blossoms mingle on polished wood. As the initial bright…

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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, Fleur De Marbre or Shem - el- Nessim?

Shem - el- Nessim takes 5 of 7 categories. Fleur De Marbre is rated 4.11/5 from 79 votes; Shem - el- Nessim is rated 4.40/5 from 334 votes. Choose Fleur De Marbre for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Shem - el- Nessim for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Fleur De Marbre or Shem - el- Nessim?

They last about the same: Shem - el- Nessim 75/100, Fleur De Marbre 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Fleur De Marbre or Shem - el- Nessim?

Projection is very close: Shem - el- Nessim 69/100, Fleur De Marbre 67/100 for sillage.

Do Fleur De Marbre and Shem - el- Nessim smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Orris Root.

Is Fleur De Marbre or Shem - el- Nessim better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleur De Marbre is the stronger pick. For winter, Shem - el- Nessim is the stronger pick. Fleur De Marbre suits daytime wear; Shem - el- Nessim suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleur De Marbre and Shem - el- Nessim?

Fleur De Marbre has top notes of Orange Blossom, Cypress, Orange and Apple, heart notes of Tuberose, Raspberry, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Heliotrope and White Musk. Shem - el- Nessim has top notes of Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Heliotrope, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedar.