Fragrance comparison

Frescor de Açaí vs Shi

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 806 ratings analysed

Frescor de Açaí

Natura

4.08801 votes

Rank #25,454 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Shi

Papa James

4.205 votes

Rank #52,321 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shi takes 3 of 4 categories.

Frescor de Açaí
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Shi
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Frescor de Açaí1/4

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: Frescor de Açaí

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Frescor de AçaíNatura

ShiPapa James

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 801 votes

Have 66%Had 34%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 hate

39%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

801 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityShi

SillageShi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value81

Category winnerShiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody88%

tropical77%

fresh65%

rose53%

sweet42%

fruity100%

woody92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Acai BerryAppleGuavaPearRaspberryApricotLemonPineapple

Heart

PeonyFreesiaRoseLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

SandalwoodMuskAlmondAmberCoumarin

Top20-30 mins

Violet LeavesRaspberryBergamotApricotLemonApplePear

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseJasmineFreesiaRose

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisVanillaCypressMusk

InformationalShared notesApple, Pear, Raspberry and Apricot. Durations are only published for Shi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex24

Women75

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 20%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,454

PerfumerOdile Bongi, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFrescor de AçaíHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Frescor de Açaí by Natura is an approachable, fruity chypre that highlights the unique, tart character of the acai berry. It opens with a vibrant mix of apple and pineapple, settling into a soft, musky base. This cologne is a go-to choice for humid days or casual weekend mornings when you want a clean, refreshing scen…

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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…

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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, Frescor de Açaí or Shi?

Shi takes 3 of 4 categories. Frescor de Açaí is rated 4.08/5 from 801 votes; Shi is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Frescor de Açaí for a fruity and woody 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, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Frescor de Açaí or Shi?

Shi lasts longest (Shi 67/100, Frescor de Açaí 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Frescor de Açaí or Shi?

Shi projects furthest (Shi 58/100, Frescor de Açaí 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Frescor de Açaí and Shi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Apple, Pear, Raspberry and Apricot.

Is Frescor de Açaí or Shi better for summer or winter?

Shi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Frescor de Açaí and Shi?

Frescor de Açaí has top notes of Acai Berry, Apple, Guava and Pear, heart notes of Peony, Freesia, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Almond and Amber. 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.