Fragrance comparison

Kotor vs Myrrhe 55 Shanghai

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 396 ratings analysed

5 wins

Kotor

Memo Paris

4.0374 votes

Rank #14,463 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Myrrhe 55 Shanghai

Le Labo

3.83322 votes

Rank #9,416 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kotor takes 5 of 7 categories.

Kotor
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Myrrhe 55 Shanghai
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Kotor5/7

Myrrhe 55 Shanghai2/7

Ratings & consensus: Kotor
Community sentiment: Kotor
Longevity: Kotor
Sillage & projection: Kotor
Value for money: Kotor
Versatility: Myrrhe 55 Shanghai
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Myrrhe 55 Shanghai

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KotorMemo Paris

Myrrhe 55 ShanghaiLe Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 322 votes

Have 37%Had 5%Want 58%

Category winnerKotorRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

19%Like

18%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

74 votes

39%Love

29%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

8%Hate

322 votes

Category winnerKotorMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityKotor

SillageKotor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value14

Category winnerKotorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

nutty69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

white floral92%

patchouli84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HazelnutMyrrhAmberwoodCaramelLeatherSandalwoodTonka BeanMateClovesHoneyAgarwood (Oud)Bourbon Vanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

JasmineMyrrhPatchouliMuskAmbergrisAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMyrrh and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Myrrhe 55 Shanghai, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day48

Night100

Spring68

Summer39

Fall100

Winter94

Day71

Night100

Category winnerMyrrhe 55 ShanghaiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex59

Women18

Men4

Unisex52

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,463

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#9,416

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews86

Category winnerMyrrhe 55 ShanghaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kotor by Memo Paris opens with a strong burst of warm saffron, dark honey, and aromatic thyme. As the initial sharpness settles, a distinct roasted hazelnut note comes forward, grounded by smooth amberwood and dry cedar. Rich caramel and Madagascar vanilla soften the mid-notes without pushing the scent into sickly swe…

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Myrrhe 55 Shanghai by Le Labo is an amber chypre that surprises many wearers by leading with bold white floral notes rather than heavy incense. Created by perfumer Daphné Bugey, the scent centres on a waxy, sweet jasmine blossom layered over warm balsamic myrrh with a faint licorice tint. Earthy patchouli and animalic…

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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, Kotor or Myrrhe 55 Shanghai?

Kotor takes 5 of 7 categories. Kotor is rated 4.03/5 from 74 votes; Myrrhe 55 Shanghai is rated 3.83/5 from 322 votes. Choose Kotor for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Myrrhe 55 Shanghai for a amber and white floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kotor or Myrrhe 55 Shanghai?

They last about the same: Kotor 73/100, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kotor or Myrrhe 55 Shanghai?

Kotor projects furthest (Kotor 59/100, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kotor and Myrrhe 55 Shanghai smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Myrrh and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Kotor or Myrrhe 55 Shanghai better for summer or winter?

For summer, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai is the stronger pick. For winter, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai is the stronger pick. Kotor suits evening wear; Myrrhe 55 Shanghai suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.