Fragrance comparison

Águas de Lichia vs Shamsi

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

Águas de Lichia

O Boticário

4.1644 votes

Rank #44,371 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Shamsi

Nabeel

4.2425 votes

Rank #30,553 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shamsi takes 6 of 7 categories.

Águas de Lichia
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Shamsi
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Águas de Lichia1/7

Shamsi6/7

Ratings & consensus: Shamsi
Community sentiment: Águas de Lichia
Longevity: Shamsi
Sillage & projection: Shamsi
Value for money: Shamsi
Versatility: Shamsi
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shamsi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Águas de LichiaO Boticário

ShamsiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 29%Had 60%Want 11%

4.24/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 35%Had 5%Want 60%

Category winnerShamsiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

48%Love

32%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerÁguas de LichiaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityShamsi

SillageShamsi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value80

Category winnerShamsiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber92%

tropical84%

floral77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

citrus90%

sweet80%

powdery70%

woody60%

tropical50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, tropical and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LitchiBlack Currant

Heart

Floral Notes

Base

AmberVanillaMusk

Top

LitchiStrawberryVineBlack CurrantGrapefruitPlumBergamot

Heart

RoseIrisMagnoliaJasmineGeranium

Base

AmberSandalwoodVanillaMuskMossTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Black Currant, Amber and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer100

Fall16

Winter16

Day100

Night25

Spring76

Summer100

Fall41

Winter24

Day100

Night60

Category winnerShamsiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Men4

Unisex57

Women39

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,371

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShamsiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Águas de Lichia by O Boticário is a bright, refreshing fruity floral splash built around juicy litchi and tart black currant. Soft petals emerge in the middle before settling into a cozy base of warm amber, sweet vanilla, and clean musk. Lighthearted and easygoing, this splash is tailor-made for warm sunny mornings, p…

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Shamsi by Nabeel delivers a bright burst of summer fruits anchored by a warm base. It opens with sweet litchi and tart black currant before settling into a powdery iris heart. The scent is designed for warm days and casual outdoor settings, offering a unisex profile that feels breezy yet substantial.

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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, Águas de Lichia or Shamsi?

Shamsi takes 6 of 7 categories. Águas de Lichia is rated 4.16/5 from 44 votes; Shamsi is rated 4.24/5 from 25 votes. Choose Águas de Lichia for a fruity and amber character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Shamsi for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Águas de Lichia or Shamsi?

Shamsi lasts longest (Shamsi 77/100, Águas de Lichia 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Águas de Lichia or Shamsi?

Shamsi projects furthest (Shamsi 70/100, Águas de Lichia 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Águas de Lichia and Shamsi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, tropical and powdery accords. Common notes include Litchi, Black Currant, Amber and Vanilla.

Is Águas de Lichia or Shamsi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Águas de Lichia is the stronger pick. For winter, Shamsi is the stronger pick. Águas de Lichia suits daytime wear; Shamsi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Águas de Lichia and Shamsi?

Águas de Lichia has top notes of Litchi and Black Currant, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Musk. Shamsi has top notes of Litchi, Strawberry, Vine and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.