Fragrance comparison

Mon Rouge vs Shamsi

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 792 ratings analysed

Mon Rouge

Yves Rocher

3.52767 votes

Rank #11,291 FruityPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Shamsi

Nabeel

4.2425 votes

Rank #30,067 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shamsi takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mon Rouge
Choose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Shamsi
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mon Rouge1/7

Shamsi6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mon RougeYves Rocher

ShamsiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 767 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

4.24/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 35%Had 5%Want 60%

Category winnerShamsiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

45%Like

20%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

767 votes

48%Love

32%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerShamsiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityShamsi

SillageShamsi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value80

Category winnerShamsiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

patchouli92%

woody84%

earthy77%

iris69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

citrus90%

sweet80%

powdery70%

woody60%

tropical50%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumBlack Currant

Heart

IrisNeroli Essence

Base

Patchouli

Top

LitchiStrawberryVineBlack CurrantGrapefruitPlumBergamot

Heart

RoseIrisMagnoliaJasmineGeranium

Base

AmberSandalwoodVanillaMuskMossTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPlum, Black Currant and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring76

Summer100

Fall41

Winter24

Day100

Night60

Category winnerShamsiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

Men4

Unisex57

Women39

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,291

PerfumerCaroline Dumur

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#30,067

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMon RougeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mon Rouge by Yves Rocher is a rich fruity chypre centered on ripe dark fruits, powdery iris, and an earthy patchouli base. The opening greets you with a tart burst of black currant and juicy plum, giving the impression of dark fruit jam without excessive syrupy sweetness. As it settles, a clean touch of neroli essence…

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Shamsi by Nabeel delivers a bright burst of summer fruits anchored by a warm base. It opens with sweet litchi and tart black currant before settling into a powdery iris heart. The scent is designed for warm days and casual outdoor settings, offering a unisex profile that feels breezy yet substantial.

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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, Mon Rouge or Shamsi?

Shamsi takes 6 of 7 categories. Mon Rouge is rated 3.52/5 from 767 votes; Shamsi is rated 4.24/5 from 25 votes. Choose Mon Rouge for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Shamsi for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mon Rouge or Shamsi?

Shamsi lasts longest (Shamsi 77/100, Mon Rouge 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mon Rouge or Shamsi?

Shamsi projects furthest (Shamsi 70/100, Mon Rouge 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mon Rouge and Shamsi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Plum, Black Currant and Iris.

Is Mon Rouge or Shamsi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Shamsi is the stronger pick. For winter, Mon Rouge is the stronger pick. Shamsi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mon Rouge and Shamsi?

Mon Rouge has top notes of Plum and Black Currant, heart notes of Iris and Neroli Essence, a base of Patchouli. Shamsi has top notes of Litchi, Strawberry, Vine and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.