Fragrance comparison

Gianni vs White Shoulders

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,499 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gianni

Versace

4.25327 votes

Rank #23,989 AmberWarm Spicy

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30%scent match

Clearly different

White Shoulders

Evyan

3.841,172 votes

Rank #1,648 White FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gianni takes 5 of 8 categories.

Gianni
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
White Shoulders
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gianni5/8

White Shoulders3/8

Ratings & consensus: Gianni
Community sentiment: Gianni
Longevity: Gianni
Sillage & projection: Gianni
Value for money: White Shoulders
Versatility: White Shoulders
Note pyramid (duration): Gianni
Fragranxe ranking: White Shoulders

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GianniVersace

White ShouldersEvyan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 327 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 37%

3.84/ 5 · 1,172 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerGianniRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

327 votes

31%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

1,172 votes

Category winnerGianniMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityGianni

SillageGianni

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value85

Category winnerWhite ShouldersBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

earthy61%

white floral100%

fresh88%

green77%

animalic65%

floral53%

powdery42%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SpicesAldehydesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationTuberoseNarcissusGardeniaOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

OakmossBenzoinMyrrhIncenseAmberSandalwoodLeatherPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesAfrican Orange FlowerGreen NotesPeachBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaLilacTuberoseJasmineLilyLily-of-the-ValleyIrisSpices

Base5-7 hrs

CivettaOakmossMuskBenzoinSandalwoodAmber

Category winnerGianniLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter42

Day100

Night32

Category winnerWhite ShouldersMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex34

Women64

Date 38%Party 32%Work 16%Casual 14%

Men1

Unisex7

Women93

Casual 42%Work 29%Date 21%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,648

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerWhite ShouldersHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gianni Versace by Versace is a fearless 1981 vintage chypre that refuses to whisper. Do not expect modern sugar. Instead, the first blast hits with brisk aldehydes, sharp bergamot, and pungent dry spices that crackle across the air. As the initial sharpness calms, deep carnation and velvety tuberose merge into a dense…

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Evyan White Shoulders opens with a bright burst of soapy aldehydes, green leaves, and sweet African orange flower that instantly feels crisp and clean. As the brisk top settles, the fragrance reveals a rich bouquet of gardenia, lilac, and creamy tuberose that smells like fresh petals dusted with vintage body powder. W…

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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, Gianni or White Shoulders?

Gianni takes 5 of 8 categories. Gianni is rated 4.25/5 from 327 votes; White Shoulders is rated 3.84/5 from 1,172 votes. Choose Gianni for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose White Shoulders for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gianni or White Shoulders?

Gianni lasts longest (Gianni 80/100, White Shoulders 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gianni or White Shoulders?

Gianni projects furthest (Gianni 74/100, White Shoulders 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gianni and White Shoulders smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Spices, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Tuberose.

Is Gianni or White Shoulders better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gianni is the stronger pick. For winter, Gianni is the stronger pick. Gianni suits evening wear; White Shoulders suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gianni and White Shoulders?

Gianni has top notes of Spices, Aldehydes, Fruity Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Narcissus and Gardenia, a base of Oakmoss, Benzoin, Myrrh and Incense. White Shoulders has top notes of Aldehydes, African Orange Flower, Green Notes and Peach, heart notes of Gardenia, Lilac, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Civetta, Oakmoss, Musk and Benzoin.