Grace vs Flagrant Shine
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Grace takes 3 of 4 categories.
GraceChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Flagrant ShineChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money.
Grace3/4
Flagrant Shine1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Grace
- Sillage & projection
- Grace
- Value for money
- Flagrant Shine
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Grace
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
GraceHinodeFlagrant ShineÁgua de CheiroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 117 votes
Have 41%Had 38%Want 21%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
117 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGrace
SillageGrace
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFlagrant ShineBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral91%
citrus83%
fresh74%
fresh spicy65%
green56%
floral100%
powdery92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
white floral69%
rose61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both floral and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
FreesiaCalifornia OrangeGingerSicilian Bergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasminePeony
Base6-8+ hrs
CaramelWhite MuskSandalwood
Top
Pink PepperFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyBergamot
Heart
RoseJasmineMangoBenzoinMimosaPeonyHeliotrope
Base
VanillaSandalwoodAmberMuskCistus Incanus
InformationalShared notesFreesia, Sicilian Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Grace, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter32
Day100
Night42
No season votes yet
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#12,418
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#48,720
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGraceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHinode Grace is a bright, refreshing floral fragrance that blends crisp citrus with soft white flower petals and a warm, sugary base. The scent opens with an energetic splash of Sicilian bergamot and California orange, balanced by a sharp hint of fresh ginger and airy freesia. As the citrus settles, creamy jasmine, de…
Reviews →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 …
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, Grace or Flagrant Shine?
Grace takes 3 of 4 categories. Grace is rated 3.96/5 from 117 votes; Flagrant Shine is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Grace for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Flagrant Shine for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money.
Which lasts longer, Grace or Flagrant Shine?
Grace lasts longest (Grace 64/100, Flagrant Shine 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Grace or Flagrant Shine?
Grace projects furthest (Grace 58/100, Flagrant Shine 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Grace and Flagrant Shine smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Sicilian Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.
Is Grace or Flagrant Shine better for summer or winter?
Grace suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Grace and Flagrant Shine?
Grace has top notes of Freesia, California Orange, Ginger and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Caramel, White Musk and Sandalwood. 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.
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