Florence vs Shi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shi takes 3 of 4 categories.
FlorenceChoose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
ShiChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Florence1/4
Shi3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Shi
- Sillage & projection
- Shi
- Value for money
- Shi
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Florence
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FlorenceToccaShiPapa JamesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 2,497 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 70%Had 0%Want 30%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
41%Like
10%Ok
14%Dislike
2%Hate
2,497 votes
80%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityShi
SillageShi
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
tuberose83%
fruity65%
green48%
animalic30%
fruity100%
woody92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both white floral and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PearAppleBergamotGrapefruit Leaf
Heart
GardeniaTuberoseJasmineViolet LeafIris
Base
MuskWhite Woods
Top20-30 mins
Violet LeavesRaspberryBergamotApricotLemonApplePear
Heart2-4 hrs
TuberoseJasmineFreesiaRose
Base6-8 hrs
SandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisVanillaCypressMusk
InformationalShared notesPear, Apple, Bergamot and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Shi, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall0
Winter12
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night100
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#2,569
PerfumerEllen Molner
Launched—
Reviews208
Overall rank#57,856
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerFlorenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTocca Florence opens with a crisp, slightly sharp burst of green apple and crushed grapefruit leaf. As the fruit notes recede, a massive, creamy gardenia takes center stage, supported by a dense tuberose and sweet jasmine. It feels like walking through a damp conservatory where white flowers are in full bloom. This is…
Reviews →Shi by Papa James launches with a crisp snap of violet leaves, tart bergamot, and juicy apricot. The initial alcohol rush fades within three minutes. Then, a lush heart of tuberose, white jasmine, and freesia takes over without feeling heavy. You get clean sweetness rather than sticky syrup. As it settles onto skin, c…
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, Florence or Shi?
Shi takes 3 of 4 categories. Florence is rated 3.88/5 from 2,497 votes; Shi is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Florence for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Shi for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Florence or Shi?
Shi lasts longest (Shi 67/100, Florence 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Florence or Shi?
Shi projects furthest (Shi 58/100, Florence 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Florence and Shi smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Apple, Bergamot and Tuberose.
Is Florence or Shi better for summer or winter?
Shi suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Florence and Shi?
Florence has top notes of Pear, Apple, Bergamot and Grapefruit Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Jasmine and Violet Leaf, a base of Musk and White Woods. Shi has top notes of Violet Leaves, Raspberry, Bergamot and Apricot, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Freesia and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ambergris and Vanilla.
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