Fragrance comparison

Le Sublime vs Shifumi

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

3 wins

Le Sublime

Nejma

3.7043 votes

Rank #16,167 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Shifumi

Maison Matine

3.9111 votes

Rank #41,260 CitrusAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Sublime takes 3 of 5 categories.

Le Sublime
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Shifumi
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Le Sublime3/5

Shifumi2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le SublimeNejma

ShifumiMaison Matine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 33%Had 7%Want 59%

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 3%Had 3%Want 93%

Category winnerShifumiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

61%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

27%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLe Sublime

SillageLe Sublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerShifumiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

citrus90%

chocolate80%

tropical70%

fruity60%

floral50%

citrus100%

aquatic90%

aromatic80%

floral70%

musky60%

fresh50%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PassionfruitPink GrapefruitYellow MandarinBergamot

Heart

MagnoliaOrange BlossomDamask RoseJasmine

Base

Dark ChocolateBrown sugarVirginia CedarPatchouli

Top

CascaloneGrapefruitYellow MandarinBergamot

Heart

MagnoliaOrange BlossomGuatemalan CardamomApple

Base

Haitian VetiverWhite MuskMossVirginian Cedar

InformationalShared notesYellow Mandarin, Bergamot, Magnolia and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer29

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer71

Fall43

Winter43

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex44

Women56

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,167

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#41,260

PerfumerFlorian Gallo, Marine Mercé

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerLe SublimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Sublime opens with bright passionfruit and citrus, then quickly turns richer, sweeter, and more floral. The heart brings orange blossom, rose, jasmine, and magnolia, while the dry-down leans into dark chocolate, brown sugar, cedar, and patchouli. It reads bold rather than airy, and the sweetness can feel dense in h…

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Shifumi opens with a brisk, aquatic surge of Cascalone and tart citrus that immediately clears the air. As it rests on the skin, notes of magnolia and green apple bring a crisp, clean brightness. It functions as an ideal, low-key companion for warm spring mornings when you want to feel refreshed without overwhelming y…

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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, Le Sublime or Shifumi?

Le Sublime takes 3 of 5 categories. Le Sublime is rated 3.70/5 from 43 votes; Shifumi is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes. Choose Le Sublime for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Shifumi for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Sublime or Shifumi?

Le Sublime lasts longest (Le Sublime 75/100, Shifumi 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Sublime or Shifumi?

Le Sublime projects furthest (Le Sublime 66/100, Shifumi 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Sublime and Shifumi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Yellow Mandarin, Bergamot, Magnolia and Orange Blossom.

Is Le Sublime or Shifumi better for summer or winter?

Le Sublime suits day or night wear; Shifumi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Sublime and Shifumi?

Le Sublime has top notes of Passionfruit, Pink Grapefruit, Yellow Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Orange Blossom, Damask Rose and Jasmine, a base of Dark Chocolate, Brown sugar, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli. Shifumi has top notes of Cascalone, Grapefruit, Yellow Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Orange Blossom, Guatemalan Cardamom and Apple, a base of Haitian Vetiver, White Musk, Moss and Virginian Cedar.