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Limited Edition 2020 vs Myrrhe 55 Shanghai

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

Updated 327 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Limited Edition 2020 takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Limited Edition 2020

    Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Myrrhe 55 Shanghai

    Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Limited Edition 20204/5
Myrrhe 55 Shanghai1/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Limited Edition 2020
Sillage & projection
Limited Edition 2020
Value for money
Limited Edition 2020
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Limited Edition 2020
Fragranxe ranking
Myrrhe 55 Shanghai

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Limited Edition 2020SJA Perfumes
Myrrhe 55 ShanghaiLe Labo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
3.83/ 5 · 322 votes
Have 37%Had 5%Want 58%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
60%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

39%Love
29%Like
17%Ok
7%Dislike
8%Hate

322 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityLimited Edition 2020

SillageLimited Edition 2020

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value17
¤ Price value14
Category winnerLimited Edition 2020Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
amber92%
powdery84%
oud77%
musky69%
animalic61%
amber100%
white floral92%
patchouli84%
musky77%
warm spicy69%
balsamic61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, amber and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
JasmineOrrisNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
BergamotAmbergrisMyrrh
Base6-10+ hrs
Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodCivetMusk
Notes
JasmineMyrrhPatchouliMuskAmbergrisAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerLimited Edition 2020Longest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring68
Summer39
Fall100
Winter94
Day71
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men4
Unisex52
Women44
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,004

PerfumerShatha Alzaabi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,416

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews86

Category winnerMyrrhe 55 ShanghaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Limited Edition 2020 by SJA Perfumes brings together rich Middle Eastern traditions and classic vintage perfumery in a remarkably bold presentation. Right from the first spray, you notice a thick wave of creamy jasmine petals, powdery orris, and a gentle flash of citrusy neroli. As the scent settles over the next hour…

Reviews →

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, Limited Edition 2020 or Myrrhe 55 Shanghai?

Limited Edition 2020 takes 4 of 5 categories. Limited Edition 2020 is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Myrrhe 55 Shanghai is rated 3.83/5 from 322 votes. Choose Limited Edition 2020 for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Myrrhe 55 Shanghai for a amber and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Limited Edition 2020 or Myrrhe 55 Shanghai?

They last about the same: Limited Edition 2020 73/100, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Limited Edition 2020 or Myrrhe 55 Shanghai?

Projection is very close: Limited Edition 2020 58/100, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai 56/100 for sillage.

Do Limited Edition 2020 and Myrrhe 55 Shanghai smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, amber and musky accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Ambergris, Myrrh and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Limited Edition 2020 or Myrrhe 55 Shanghai better for summer or winter?

Limited Edition 2020 suits evening wear; Myrrhe 55 Shanghai suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Limited Edition 2020 and Myrrhe 55 Shanghai?

Limited Edition 2020 has top notes of Jasmine, Orris and Neroli, heart notes of Bergamot, Ambergris and Myrrh, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Civet and Musk. Myrrhe 55 Shanghai features Jasmine, Myrrh, Patchouli, Musk and Ambergris.

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