Fragrance comparison

Messire vs Shalom

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

Messire

Jean d'Albret

5.005 votes

Rank #41,028 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Shalom

Judith Muller

3.7023 votes

Rank #41,559 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shalom takes 3 of 4 categories.

Messire
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Shalom
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Messire1/4

Shalom3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MessireJean d'Albret

ShalomJudith Muller

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

3.70/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

21%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityShalom

SillageShalom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value60

Category winnerShalomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VerbenaLemonBergamot

Heart

CorianderLavender

Base

AmberOakmossPalisander RosewoodBenzoinSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

Top

BergamotPeachPlumCardamomPalisander Rosewood

Heart

CarnationRoseNutmegOrris RootYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

OakmossBenzoinAmberSandalwoodLeatherVetiverCivet

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amber, Oakmoss and Palisander Rosewood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,028

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,559

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMessireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Messire by Jean d'Albret is a dry, aromatic citrus blend from 1961 that starts with sharp lemon and bright verbena. The cologne quickly develops a woody backbone of palisander rosewood, oakmoss, and earth. It suits traditionalists who prefer a crisp, soapy grooming scent that stays close to the skin during warm spring…

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Shalom by Judith Muller is a mossy, fruity chypre that brings a classic 1970s character to life. It balances juicy plum and peach with a grounding, animalic base of oakmoss and civet. Best suited for cooler days or elegant evening wear, it offers a distinct, sophisticated profile for those who appreciate traditional, …

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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, Messire or Shalom?

Shalom takes 3 of 4 categories. Messire is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes; Shalom is rated 3.70/5 from 23 votes. Choose Messire for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Shalom for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Messire or Shalom?

Shalom lasts longest (Shalom 70/100, Messire 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Messire or Shalom?

Shalom projects furthest (Shalom 70/100, Messire 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Messire and Shalom smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amber, Oakmoss and Palisander Rosewood.

Is Messire or Shalom better for summer or winter?

Messire suits daytime wear; Shalom suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Messire and Shalom?

Messire has top notes of Verbena, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander and Lavender, a base of Amber, Oakmoss, Palisander Rosewood and Benzoin. Shalom has top notes of Bergamot, Peach, Plum and Cardamom, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Nutmeg and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Benzoin, Amber and Sandalwood.