Markievicz vs Shomal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Markievicz takes 4 of 5 categories.
MarkieviczChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
ShomalChoose it for a green and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.
Markievicz4/5
Shomal1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Shomal
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Markievicz
- Sillage & projection
- Markievicz
- Value for money
- Markievicz
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Markievicz
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MarkieviczScopoliShomalBotanicaeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.35/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 73%Had 9%Want 18%
3.87/ 5 · 119 votes
Have 51%Had 14%Want 35%
Category winnerShomalRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
25%Like
50%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
29%Love
40%Like
21%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
119 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMarkievicz
SillageMarkievicz
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMarkieviczBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
floral84%
soft spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
green61%
green100%
patchouli92%
earthy84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Clary SageSicilian BergamotGrapefruit
Heart
CarnationHyacinthCaraway
Base
CedarwoodOakmossGreen TeaRice
Top
Green TeaHyacinthMandarin
Heart
PatchouliJasmineSaffron
Base
VanillaOakmossAmber
InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Oakmoss and Green Tea. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer0
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night75
Spring100
Summer76
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,831
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews21
Overall rank#16,373
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerMarkieviczHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMarkievicz by Scopoli is an aromatic-woody composition anchored by a persistent carnation and clary sage heart. Launched in 2021, this unisex fragrance balances sharp herbal notes with an earthy, mossy base. It performs best during temperate spring days or crisp autumn afternoons, offering a grounded and distinctly in…
Reviews →Botanicae Shomal opens with a bright flash of mandarin orange and crisp green tea before settling into a cool, grassy hyacinth. The heart introduces earthy patchouli, clean jasmine, and a touch of dry saffron. It fits crisp spring mornings, casual office wear, and breezy weekend walks, clinging to cotton shirts with a…
Reviews →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, Markievicz or Shomal?
Markievicz takes 4 of 5 categories. Markievicz is rated 3.35/5 from 37 votes; Shomal is rated 3.87/5 from 119 votes. Choose Markievicz for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Shomal for a green and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Markievicz or Shomal?
Markievicz lasts longest (Markievicz 82/100, Shomal 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Markievicz or Shomal?
Markievicz projects furthest (Markievicz 69/100, Shomal 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Markievicz and Shomal smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Oakmoss and Green Tea.
Is Markievicz or Shomal better for summer or winter?
Markievicz suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Markievicz and Shomal?
Markievicz has top notes of Clary Sage, Sicilian Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Carnation, Hyacinth and Caraway, a base of Cedarwood, Oakmoss, Green Tea and Rice. Shomal has top notes of Green Tea, Hyacinth and Mandarin, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Saffron, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss and Amber.
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