Fragrance comparison

Luciano Pavarotti vs Shéliane

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 367 ratings analysed

6 wins

Luciano Pavarotti

4.36209 votes

Rank #3,091 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Shéliane

Detaille

4.08158 votes

Rank #11,673 AmberYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luciano Pavarotti takes 6 of 7 categories.

Luciano Pavarotti
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Shéliane
Choose it for a amber and yellow floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Luciano Pavarotti6/7

Shéliane1/7

Ratings & consensus: Luciano Pavarotti
Community sentiment: Luciano Pavarotti
Longevity: Luciano Pavarotti
Sillage & projection: Luciano Pavarotti
Value for money: Shéliane
Versatility: Luciano Pavarotti
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Luciano Pavarotti

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Luciano PavarottiLuciano Pavarotti

ShélianeDetaille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 209 votes

Have 49%Had 11%Want 40%

4.08/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 49%Had 10%Want 41%

Category winnerLuciano PavarottiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

145 votes

38%Love

44%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

158 votes

Category winnerLuciano PavarottiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLuciano Pavarotti

SillageLuciano Pavarotti

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value69

Category winnerShélianeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

honey69%

sweet61%

amber100%

yellow floral92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon VerbenaAmalfi LemonPetitgrainIvyBergamotNeroli

Heart

PatchouliCloveIrisGeraniumRoseVirginia Cedar

Base

White HoneyOpoponaxoak mossBenzoinTonka BeanAmberLeatherLiatris

Top15-30 mins

CloveCorianderNutmegOrangeBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineIris

Base6-8 hrs

AmberBenzoinVanilleFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Clove and Iris. Durations are only published for Shéliane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerLuciano PavarottiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex13

Women3

Men3

Unisex22

Women75

Date 41%Work 22%Party 20%Casual 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,091

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#11,673

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerLuciano PavarottiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Luciano Pavarotti is a classic woody chypre that leans into its aromatic roots. It features a bright opening of lemon verbena and bergamot that transitions into a heart of clove, patchouli, and rose. The base relies on oakmoss and leather, grounding the scent in a traditional, mature structure that shines best during …

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Shéliane by Detaille is an amber floral eau de toilette that blends bright Mediterranean citrus with antique spice and golden resins. The first spray delivers a crisp punch of Amalfi lemon, sweet orange, and sharp clove before settling into a warm heart of ylang-ylang, powdery iris, and velvety rose. As the hours tick…

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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, Luciano Pavarotti or Shéliane?

Luciano Pavarotti takes 6 of 7 categories. Luciano Pavarotti is rated 4.36/5 from 209 votes; Shéliane is rated 4.08/5 from 158 votes. Choose Luciano Pavarotti for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Shéliane for a amber and yellow floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Luciano Pavarotti or Shéliane?

Luciano Pavarotti lasts longest (Luciano Pavarotti 78/100, Shéliane 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luciano Pavarotti or Shéliane?

Projection is very close: Luciano Pavarotti 67/100, Shéliane 66/100 for sillage.

Do Luciano Pavarotti and Shéliane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Clove and Iris.

Is Luciano Pavarotti or Shéliane better for summer or winter?

For summer, Luciano Pavarotti is the stronger pick. For winter, Luciano Pavarotti is the stronger pick. Shéliane suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luciano Pavarotti and Shéliane?

Luciano Pavarotti has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Amalfi Lemon, Petitgrain and Ivy, heart notes of Patchouli, Clove, Iris and Geranium, a base of White Honey, Opoponax, oak moss and Benzoin. Shéliane has top notes of Clove, Coriander, Nutmeg and Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Vanille and French labdanum.