Fragrance comparison

Izmir vs Shaima

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 257 ratings analysed

4 wins

Izmir

Unique'e Luxury

4.18237 votes

Rank #5,821 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Shaima

Asgharali

4.2520 votes

Rank #45,858 Warm SpicyHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Izmir takes 4 of 5 categories.

Izmir
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shaima
Choose it for a warm spicy and herbal character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Izmir4/5

Shaima1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IzmirUnique'e Luxury

ShaimaAsgharali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 237 votes

Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%

4.25/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 32%Had 12%Want 55%

Category winnerIzmirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

237 votes

50%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityIzmir

SillageShaima

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value45

Category winnerIzmirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

woody84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

warm spicy100%

herbal92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

woody69%

mossy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleMandarin OrangeLemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisRoseCloves

Base8-12+ hrs

Tonka BeanOakmossSandalwoodPatchouliVanilla

Top

ChamomileYlang-YlangMandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart

CorianderClovesJasmineRose

Base

OakmossPatchouliPeachIris

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Iris, Rose and Cloves. Durations are only published for Izmir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night39

Spring17

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex52

Women13

Casual 34%Work 28%Date 21%Party 17%

Men0

Unisex71

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,821

PerfumerBihter Türkan Ergül, Selim Özen, Sylvain Cara

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#45,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIzmirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Izmir by Unique'e Luxury delivers a vibrant blast of tart lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and tangy pineapple right out of the nozzle. The initial spray leaves a visible oily sheen on skin. It is potent. Within twenty minutes, spicy cloves, powdery iris, and soft rose take the wheel, smoothing down the sharp fruit edges…

Reviews →

Shaima opens aromatic and spicy, with chamomile, ylang-ylang and black currant giving it a herbal floral lift before the heart turns deeper with clove, rose and jasmine. The dry-down leans earthy, mossy and patchouli-rich, so this suits shoppers who like vintage-leaning oriental florals with real warmth and presence. …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Izmir or Shaima?

Izmir takes 4 of 5 categories. Izmir is rated 4.18/5 from 237 votes; Shaima is rated 4.25/5 from 20 votes. Choose Izmir for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shaima for a warm spicy and herbal character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Izmir or Shaima?

Izmir lasts longest (Izmir 79/100, Shaima 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Izmir or Shaima?

Shaima projects furthest (Shaima 76/100, Izmir 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Izmir and Shaima smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Iris, Rose and Cloves.

Is Izmir or Shaima better for summer or winter?

Izmir suits daytime wear; Shaima suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Izmir and Shaima?

Izmir has top notes of Pineapple, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Rose and Cloves, a base of Tonka Bean, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Shaima has top notes of Chamomile, Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Coriander, Cloves, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Peach and Iris.