Fragrance comparison

Hemimorphite vs Shi

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Hemimorphite

Adleen Haute Parfumerie

5.002 votes

Rank #43,312 FruityAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Shi

Papa James

4.205 votes

Rank #52,321 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Hemimorphite
Choose it for a fruity and almond character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Shi
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hemimorphite2/4

Shi2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shi
Sillage & projection: Hemimorphite
Value for money: Shi
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hemimorphite

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HemimorphiteAdleen Haute Parfumerie

ShiPapa James

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityShi

SillageHemimorphite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value81

Category winnerShiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

almond92%

ozonic84%

sweet77%

aquatic69%

amber61%

fruity100%

woody92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryBergamotTuberoseSaffronApple

Heart

Violet LeavesAlmondLily-of-the-ValleyCedarwoodRose

Base

White MuskPatchouliAmbroxanVanillaLeatherTobaccoAmberOud

Top20-30 mins

Violet LeavesRaspberryBergamotApricotLemonApplePear

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseJasmineFreesiaRose

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisVanillaCypressMusk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Bergamot, Tuberose and Apple. Durations are only published for Shi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall33

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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#43,312

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHemimorphiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hemimorphite by Adleen Haute Parfumerie is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Hemimorphite was launched in 2024. Top notes are Raspberry, Bergamot, Tuberose, Saffron and Apple; middle notes are Violet Leaves, Almond, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cedarwood and Rose; base notes are White Musk, Patch…

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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, Hemimorphite or Shi?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Hemimorphite is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Shi is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Hemimorphite for a fruity and almond character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Shi for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hemimorphite or Shi?

Shi lasts longest (Shi 67/100, Hemimorphite 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hemimorphite or Shi?

Hemimorphite projects furthest (Hemimorphite 100/100, Shi 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hemimorphite and Shi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Bergamot, Tuberose and Apple.

Is Hemimorphite or Shi better for summer or winter?

Hemimorphite suits evening wear; Shi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hemimorphite and Shi?

Hemimorphite has top notes of Raspberry, Bergamot, Tuberose and Saffron, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Almond, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cedarwood, a base of White Musk, Patchouli, Ambroxan and Vanilla. 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.