Fragrance comparison

Mabda vs Shanghai

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 44 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mabda

AZYA

4.2642 votes

Rank #9,662 AmberAromatic

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Shanghai

Lentheric

4.502 votes

Rank #53,090 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mabda takes 2 of 2 categories.

Mabda
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Shanghai
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mabda2/2

Shanghai0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MabdaAZYA

ShanghaiLentheric

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 83%Had 0%Want 17%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageMabda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperRaspberryBergamot

Heart

Black PepperYlang YlangClary SageGeraniumAmberRose

Base

FrankincenseTonka BeanBlack MuskCedarwoodVanillaBenzoinVetiver

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotCinnamonHyacinthCloveVerbenaLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseFrankincenseCarnationGeraniumJasmineSpices

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarwoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverAmberMyrrhTonka

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Amber and Rose. Durations are only published for Shanghai, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#53,090

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMabdaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mabda by AZYA is a bold aromatic fragrance that balances tart raspberry with sharp pink pepper and deep resins. It feels substantial and grounding, making it a reliable choice for cooler days when you want a scent that persists. Its woody and musky foundation ensures a lingering presence that works well for both offic…

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Shanghai by Lentheric is an early twentieth-century oriental floral built on spicy heat and deep resins. It kicks off with a sharp snap of clove, cinnamon, and soapy aldehydes before smoothing out into rich Bulgarian rose and peppery carnation. The base runs dark and slow. Myrrh, frankincense, and aged oakmoss give th…

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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, Mabda or Shanghai?

Mabda takes 2 of 2 categories. Mabda is rated 4.26/5 from 42 votes; Shanghai is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Mabda for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Shanghai for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which projects more, Mabda or Shanghai?

Mabda projects furthest (Mabda 76/100, Shanghai 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mabda and Shanghai smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Amber and Rose.

Is Mabda or Shanghai better for summer or winter?

Mabda suits evening wear; Shanghai suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mabda and Shanghai?

Mabda has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Frankincense, Tonka Bean, Black Musk and Cedarwood. Shanghai has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Hyacinth, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Frankincense, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Benzoin and Oakmoss.