Fragrance comparison

Mugler Show vs Shifumi

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 185 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mugler Show

Mugler

3.71174 votes

Rank #14,235 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Shifumi

Maison Matine

3.9111 votes

Rank #38,159 CitrusAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mugler Show takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mugler Show
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shifumi
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mugler Show3/5

Shifumi1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mugler ShowMugler

ShifumiMaison Matine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 3%Had 3%Want 93%

Category winnerMugler ShowRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

174 votes

27%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMugler Show

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value67

Category winnerShifumiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus83%

musky65%

powdery48%

fresh spicy30%

citrus100%

aquatic90%

aromatic80%

floral70%

musky60%

fresh50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Magnolia

Base4-6 hrs

White Musk

Top

CascaloneGrapefruitYellow MandarinBergamot

Heart

MagnoliaOrange BlossomGuatemalan CardamomApple

Base

Haitian VetiverWhite MuskMossVirginian Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Magnolia and White Musk. Durations are only published for Mugler Show, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer71

Fall43

Winter43

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex8

Women89

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,235

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#38,159

PerfumerFlorian Gallo, Marine Mercé

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMugler ShowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Show is a bright, uplifting floral Eau de Toilette that trades the brand's legendary drama for crisp, sunlit simplicity. The composition opens with a lively splash of tart bergamot that provides an invigorating citrus wake-up call before settling into a dewy heart of fresh magnolia petals. As the scent warms on…

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Shifumi opens with a brisk, aquatic surge of Cascalone and tart citrus that immediately clears the air. As it rests on the skin, notes of magnolia and green apple bring a crisp, clean brightness. It functions as an ideal, low-key companion for warm spring mornings when you want to feel refreshed without overwhelming y…

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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, Mugler Show or Shifumi?

Mugler Show takes 3 of 5 categories. Mugler Show is rated 3.71/5 from 174 votes; Shifumi is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes. Choose Mugler Show for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shifumi for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mugler Show or Shifumi?

They last about the same: Mugler Show 60/100, Shifumi 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mugler Show or Shifumi?

Mugler Show projects furthest (Mugler Show 63/100, Shifumi 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mugler Show and Shifumi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Magnolia and White Musk.

Is Mugler Show or Shifumi better for summer or winter?

Mugler Show suits daytime wear; Shifumi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mugler Show and Shifumi?

Mugler Show has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, a base of White Musk. Shifumi has top notes of Cascalone, Grapefruit, Yellow Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Orange Blossom, Guatemalan Cardamom and Apple, a base of Haitian Vetiver, White Musk, Moss and Virginian Cedar.