Fragrance comparison

Hummingbird vs Shell

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,493 ratings analysed

3 wins

Hummingbird

Zoologist Perfumes

3.882,492 votes

Rank #1,230 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Shell

ASAMA Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #50,472 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hummingbird takes 3 of 3 categories.

Hummingbird
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Shell
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hummingbird3/3

Shell0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HummingbirdZoologist Perfumes

ShellASAMA Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 2,492 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,099 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityHummingbird

SillageHummingbird

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

honey61%

rose100%

floral92%

vanilla84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LilacCherryPearLily-of-the-ValleyPlumAppleRoseViolet Leaf

Heart

HoneyHoneysuckleMimosaYlang-YlangPeonyTulip

Base

Whipped CreamMuskCoumarinMossSandalwoodAmberWhite Woods

Top

RosePeonyYlang-Ylang

Heart

SandalwoodAmbergris

Base

VanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesRose, Ylang-Ylang, Peony and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,230

PerfumerShelley Waddington

Launched—

Reviews361

Overall rank#50,472

PerfumerAbdulwahab Mohammed Al Refai, Ahmed Mohammed Al Refai

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHummingbirdHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hummingbird opens as a dense rush of lilac, honeyed florals and juicy fruit, then settles into a soft, creamy floral cloud with musk and pale woods underneath. It reads more bouquet than fruit basket, with a bright spring garden feel that many find beautiful and others find too sweet or too strong. Best suited to flor…

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Shell is a rose-led floral that softens quickly into creamy sandalwood, vanilla, and clean musk. The opening suggests fresh petals with a slightly powdery texture, while the dry-down looks smoother, warmer, and more comforting than sharp. It reads feminine, polished, and fairly easy to wear if you enjoy floral perfume…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hummingbird or Shell?

Hummingbird takes 3 of 3 categories. Hummingbird is rated 3.88/5 from 2,492 votes; Shell is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Hummingbird for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Shell for a rose and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hummingbird or Shell?

Hummingbird lasts longest (Hummingbird 76/100, Shell 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hummingbird or Shell?

Hummingbird projects furthest (Hummingbird 65/100, Shell 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hummingbird and Shell smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Peony and Musk.

Is Hummingbird or Shell better for summer or winter?

Shell suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hummingbird and Shell?

Hummingbird has top notes of Lilac, Cherry, Pear and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Honey, Honeysuckle, Mimosa and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Whipped Cream, Musk, Coumarin and Moss. Shell has top notes of Rose, Peony and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Sandalwood and Ambergris, a base of Vanilla and Musk.