Fragrance comparison

Koa vs Shamballa for Woman

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

Koa

Jealous

5.002 votes

Rank #45,369 White FloralVanilla

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13%scent match

Clearly different

Shamballa for Woman

Andre Sinan

4.001 votes

Rank #67,044 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Koa
Choose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Shamballa for Woman
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Koa1/3

Shamballa for Woman1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KoaJealous

Shamballa for WomanAndre Sinan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 53%Had 6%Want 41%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

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

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShamballa for Woman

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

white floral100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

animalic77%

leather69%

patchouli61%

floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match13%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantOrange Blossom

Heart

JasminePatchouli

Base

VanillaAmberLeather

Top

LemonBergamotWatermelonBlack Currant

Heart

LilacRoseVioletJasmineCyclamenOrange BlossomPeachPlum

Base

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliAmberVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,369

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,044

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKoaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Koa by Jealous opens with a sharp burst of tart black currant paired against sweet orange blossom. As the initial brightness settles, dirty jasmine and earthy patchouli take center stage on skin. The base locks down with warm amber, rich vanilla, and a dark slice of leather. It wears best during chilly autumn evenings…

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Andre Sinan Shamballa for Woman balances crisp top notes like watermelon and lemon with a deep, resinous cedar base. This fragrance wears best during transitional autumn days when the air carries a slight chill. It offers a unique alternative to typical sweet floral scents, presenting a dusty, spicy violet heart that …

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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, Koa or Shamballa for Woman?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Koa is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Shamballa for Woman is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Koa for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Shamballa for Woman for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Koa or Shamballa for Woman?

Shamballa for Woman lasts longest (Shamballa for Woman 80/100, Koa 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Koa or Shamballa for Woman?

Projection is very close: Koa 75/100, Shamballa for Woman 75/100 for sillage.

Do Koa and Shamballa for Woman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Koa or Shamballa for Woman better for summer or winter?

Koa suits day or night wear; Shamballa for Woman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Koa and Shamballa for Woman?

Koa has top notes of Black Currant and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Leather. Shamballa for Woman has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Watermelon and Black Currant, heart notes of Lilac, Rose, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli and Amber.