Fragrance comparison

Masaki Shiro vs 19 | Nineteen

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 2,172 ratings analysed

Masaki Shiro

Masaki Matsushima

3.822,162 votes

Rank #7,561 PowderyFloral

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37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

19 | Nineteen

Valjues

3.5010 votes

Rank #52,469 White FloralMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

19 | Nineteen takes 4 of 6 categories.

Masaki Shiro
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
19 | Nineteen
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Masaki Shiro2/6

19 | Nineteen4/6

Ratings & consensus: Masaki Shiro
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 19 | Nineteen
Sillage & projection: 19 | Nineteen
Value for money: 19 | Nineteen
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): 19 | Nineteen
Fragranxe ranking: Masaki Shiro

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Masaki ShiroMasaki Matsushima

19 | NineteenValjues

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 2,162 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 27%Had 7%Want 67%

Category winnerMasaki ShiroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

53%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

2,162 votes

30%Love

30%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

Longevity19 | Nineteen

Sillage19 | Nineteen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value71

Category winner19 | NineteenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral86%

musky72%

iris58%

fresh44%

woody30%

white floral100%

musky91%

powdery83%

fruity74%

sweet65%

animalic56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Cotton FlowerCyclamen

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisRose

Base5-8 hrs

White MuskSpruce

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomCyclamenSea water

Heart2-4 hrs

White BlossomLilyIris

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskPeachLinen

Category winner19 | NineteenLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day100

Night26

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

Work 41%Casual 38%Date 14%Party 6%

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Casual 35%Work 29%Date 24%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,561

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#52,469

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMasaki ShiroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Masaki Shiro by Masaki Matsushima smells like fresh white linen drying under a cool northern sun. The opening delivers a crisp flash of cyclamen and airy cotton flower that immediately feels like luxury bath soap. As it warms on skin, powdery iris and a quiet petal rose create a soothing cosmetic cream texture. Crisp …

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19 by Valjues opens with a bright burst of orange blossom and airy cyclamen, immediately backed by a crisp splash of salty sea water. As the initial spray settles, the scent turns creamy and clean, revealing a lush heart of lily and powdery iris that feels like warm sunlight on clean skin. A comfortable base of white …

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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, Masaki Shiro or 19 | Nineteen?

19 | Nineteen takes 4 of 6 categories. Masaki Shiro is rated 3.82/5 from 2,162 votes; 19 | Nineteen is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Masaki Shiro for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 19 | Nineteen for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Masaki Shiro or 19 | Nineteen?

19 | Nineteen lasts longest (19 | Nineteen 70/100, Masaki Shiro 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Masaki Shiro or 19 | Nineteen?

19 | Nineteen projects furthest (19 | Nineteen 71/100, Masaki Shiro 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Masaki Shiro and 19 | Nineteen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Cyclamen, Iris and White Musk.

Is Masaki Shiro or 19 | Nineteen better for summer or winter?

Masaki Shiro suits daytime wear; 19 | Nineteen suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Masaki Shiro and 19 | Nineteen?

Masaki Shiro has top notes of Cotton Flower and Cyclamen, heart notes of Iris and Rose, a base of White Musk and Spruce. 19 | Nineteen has top notes of Orange Blossom, Cyclamen and Sea water, heart notes of White Blossom, Lily and Iris, a base of White Musk, Peach and Linen.