Fragrance comparison

La Vie en Blue vs Shatha Al Oudh

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

La Vie en Blue

Borsalino

4.002 votes

Rank #60,145 AmberFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Shatha Al Oudh

Rasasi

3.7730 votes

Rank #21,660 AmberEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shatha Al Oudh takes 2 of 2 categories.

La Vie en Blue
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Shatha Al Oudh
Choose it for a amber and earthy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

La Vie en Blue0/2

Shatha Al Oudh2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La Vie en BlueBorsalino

Shatha Al OudhRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

3.77/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 21%Had 11%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

43%Love

23%Like

3%Ok

27%Dislike

3%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityShatha Al Oudh

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral83%

woody65%

warm spicy48%

animalic30%

amber100%

earthy91%

rose83%

woody74%

floral65%

musky56%

Scent match60%Closely related · both amber, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Floral NotesAmberSpicesWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RoseSoil TinctureSpices

Heart

Woodsy NotesFloral Notes

Base

ResinMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesFloral Notes, Amber, Spices and Woodsy Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring25

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,145

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,660

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerShatha Al OudhHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Vie en Blue reads as a warm woody spicy scent with an amber-led core and a soft floral lift. It opens refined rather than loud, then settles into a smooth mix of spice, woods and warmth that feels classic, dressed-up, and slightly old-school. This looks best suited to men who like tidy, polished fragrances over bri…

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Shatha Al Oudh by Rasasi centers on a potent, earthy rose profile anchored by rich resin and warm spices. This unisex fragrance excels in cooler weather, offering a deep and mysterious scent experience for those who enjoy oud-adjacent, resinous compositions. It is a long-lasting fragrance that commands attention, maki…

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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 Vie en Blue or Shatha Al Oudh?

Shatha Al Oudh takes 2 of 2 categories. La Vie en Blue is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Shatha Al Oudh is rated 3.77/5 from 30 votes. Choose La Vie en Blue for a amber and floral character. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Shatha Al Oudh for a amber and earthy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, La Vie en Blue or Shatha Al Oudh?

Shatha Al Oudh lasts longest (Shatha Al Oudh 85/100, La Vie en Blue 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Vie en Blue and Shatha Al Oudh smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Floral Notes, Amber, Spices and Woodsy Notes.

Is La Vie en Blue or Shatha Al Oudh better for summer or winter?

La Vie en Blue suits daytime wear; Shatha Al Oudh suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Vie en Blue and Shatha Al Oudh?

La Vie en Blue features Floral Notes, Amber, Spices and Woodsy Notes. Shatha Al Oudh has top notes of Rose, Soil Tincture and Spices, heart notes of Woodsy Notes and Floral Notes, a base of Resin, Musk and Amber.