Fragrance comparison

Miss vs Shell

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 96 ratings analysed

4 wins

Miss

Worth

4.2287 votes

Rank #5,893 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Shell

Seajewels

4.449 votes

Rank #37,386 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Miss takes 4 of 4 categories.

Miss
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Shell
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Miss4/4

Shell0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MissWorth

ShellSeajewels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

77 votes

44%Love

56%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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityMiss

SillageMiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

floral90%

powdery80%

woody70%

green60%

soft spicy50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesPeachBlack CurrantLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangBergamotPineappleRhuburb

Heart

CloveOrchidRoseCypressVioletCarawayCarnationJasmine

Base

Benzoinoak mossMuskAmberVirginia CedarRaspberryVetiverVanille

Top

BergamotGreen Notes

Heart

LilyJasmineCarnationYlang-YlangRoseViolet

Base

MuskVirginia CedarAmberVanille

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Bergamot, Rose and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer33

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night69

Spring80

Summer100

Fall60

Winter20

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,893

PerfumerOdette Breil-Radius

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#37,386

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMissHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Miss Worth is a vintage floral oriental from 1977 that balances bright aldehydes and fruit with a rich base of benzoin and moss. It wears as a sophisticated, mature, and uniquely blended composition that avoids dated tropes. Perfect for the woman who appreciates 1970s maximalist perfumery with a clean, woody finish fo…

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Shell by Seajewels is a soft, powdery floral fragrance designed for daily wear. It opens with bright bergamot and green notes, settling into a classic, lily-forward heart. The base of musk, amber, and vanille grounds this gentle scent, making it an ideal choice for a casual spring afternoon in the office or a quiet mo…

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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, Miss or Shell?

Miss takes 4 of 4 categories. Miss is rated 4.22/5 from 87 votes; Shell is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Miss for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Shell for a white floral and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Miss or Shell?

Miss lasts longest (Miss 76/100, Shell 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Miss or Shell?

Miss projects furthest (Miss 75/100, Shell 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Miss and Shell smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Rose and Violet.

Is Miss or Shell better for summer or winter?

Miss suits daytime wear; Shell suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Miss and Shell?

Miss has top notes of Aldehydes, Peach, Black Currant and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Clove, Orchid, Rose and Cypress, a base of Benzoin, oak moss, Musk and Amber. Shell has top notes of Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar, Amber and Vanille.