Fragrance comparison

La Chatte vs Shu Uemura

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

3 wins

La Chatte

Siordia Parfums

3.8715 votes

Rank #53,223 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Shu Uemura

3.8312 votes

Rank #54,901 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Chatte takes 3 of 4 categories.

La Chatte
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Shu Uemura
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

La Chatte3/4

Shu Uemura1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La ChatteSiordia Parfums

Shu UemuraShu Uemura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 22%Had 8%Want 70%

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 19%Want 62%

Category winnerLa ChatteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLa Chatte

SillageShu Uemura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

animalic84%

sweet77%

leather69%

woody61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both sweet, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Powdery NotesCivetCastoreumRose de MaiIrisSweet NotesVioletVanillaMuskJasmine SambacPeachAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black CurrantApricotBergamotPeachOrangeCoconut

Heart

JasmineMarigoldIrisLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangRose

Base

VanillaCastoreumTonka BeanMossCivetAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCivet, Castoreum, Iris and Vanilla. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,223

PerfumerEkaterina Siordia

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLa ChatteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Chatte reads as a vintage-leaning floral with a strong powdery, musky core and a distinctly animalic edge. Iris, violet, rose de Mai and jasmine sambac soften the opening, while civet, castoreum, vanilla, amber and patchouli give it a warmer, darker dry-down. This is likely to suit someone who enjoys textured, old-…

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Shu Uemura by Shu Uemura launches with a bright, unusual burst of tart black currant and ripe peach, backed by a surprising splash of sweet coconut. As the initial fruitiness settles on the skin, a heavy floral heart of powdery iris, earthy marigold, and rich rose begins to dominate the air. The base introduces a dark…

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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, La Chatte or Shu Uemura?

La Chatte takes 3 of 4 categories. La Chatte is rated 3.87/5 from 15 votes; Shu Uemura is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose La Chatte for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Shu Uemura for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, La Chatte or Shu Uemura?

La Chatte lasts longest (La Chatte 67/100, Shu Uemura 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Chatte or Shu Uemura?

Shu Uemura projects furthest (Shu Uemura 79/100, La Chatte 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Chatte and Shu Uemura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Civet, Castoreum, Iris and Vanilla.

Is La Chatte or Shu Uemura better for summer or winter?

La Chatte suits evening wear; Shu Uemura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Chatte and Shu Uemura?

La Chatte features Powdery Notes, Civet, Castoreum, Rose de Mai and Iris. Shu Uemura has top notes of Black Currant, Apricot, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Castoreum, Tonka Bean and Moss.