Fragrance comparison

Masaki Shiro vs Aseer Al Shawq Bronze

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 2,171 ratings analysed

3 wins

Masaki Shiro

Masaki Matsushima

3.822,162 votes

Rank #7,561 PowderyFloral

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26%scent match

Clearly different

Aseer Al Shawq Bronze

Nabeel

4.569 votes

Rank #32,457 WoodyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Masaki Shiro takes 3 of 4 categories.

Masaki Shiro
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aseer Al Shawq Bronze
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Masaki Shiro3/4

Aseer Al Shawq Bronze1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aseer Al Shawq Bronze
Sillage & projection: Masaki Shiro
Value for money: Masaki Shiro
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Masaki Shiro

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Masaki ShiroMasaki Matsushima

Aseer Al Shawq BronzeNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 2,162 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 21%Had 2%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

56%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityAseer Al Shawq Bronze

SillageMasaki Shiro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMasaki ShiroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral86%

musky72%

iris58%

fresh44%

woody30%

woody100%

floral92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both floral and woody

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

Top

LimeLemonBergamotPlumPink PepperSaffron

Heart

GeraniumLavenderIrisJasmineOrchidCarnationRoseCyclamen

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodCedarCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliVanillaAmbergris

InformationalShared notesCyclamen, Iris, Rose and White Musk. Durations are only published for Masaki Shiro, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter67

Day100

Night100

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,561

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#32,457

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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Aseer Al Shawq Bronze wears as a clean woody floral musk with a citrusy lift up top and a soft, polished base. The overall effect is fresh, slightly spicy, and smooth rather than heavy. It comes across like expensive scented soap on warm skin, with rose, iris, woods, and white musk giving it a tidy, dressed feel. A go…

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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 Aseer Al Shawq Bronze?

Masaki Shiro takes 3 of 4 categories. Masaki Shiro is rated 3.82/5 from 2,162 votes; Aseer Al Shawq Bronze is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes. Choose Masaki Shiro for a powdery and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aseer Al Shawq Bronze for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Masaki Shiro or Aseer Al Shawq Bronze?

Aseer Al Shawq Bronze lasts longest (Aseer Al Shawq Bronze 67/100, Masaki Shiro 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Masaki Shiro or Aseer Al Shawq Bronze?

Projection is very close: Masaki Shiro 48/100, Aseer Al Shawq Bronze 46/100 for sillage.

Do Masaki Shiro and Aseer Al Shawq Bronze smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Cyclamen, Iris, Rose and White Musk.

Is Masaki Shiro or Aseer Al Shawq Bronze better for summer or winter?

Masaki Shiro suits daytime wear; Aseer Al Shawq Bronze suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Masaki Shiro and Aseer Al Shawq Bronze?

Masaki Shiro has top notes of Cotton Flower and Cyclamen, heart notes of Iris and Rose, a base of White Musk and Spruce. Aseer Al Shawq Bronze has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Bergamot and Plum, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), White Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.