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Myrrhe 55 Shanghai vs Signature Citrine

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

Updated 511 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Signature Citrine takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Myrrhe 55 Shanghai

    Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Signature Citrine

    Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Myrrhe 55 Shanghai3/7
Signature Citrine4/7
Ratings & consensus
Signature Citrine
Community sentiment
Signature Citrine
Longevity
Myrrhe 55 Shanghai
Sillage & projection
Myrrhe 55 Shanghai
Value for money
Signature Citrine
Versatility
Myrrhe 55 Shanghai
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Signature Citrine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Myrrhe 55 ShanghaiLe Labo
Signature CitrineZaharoff
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.83/ 5 · 322 votes
Have 37%Had 5%Want 58%
3.92/ 5 · 189 votes
Have 52%Had 10%Want 38%
Category winnerSignature CitrineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
39%Love
29%Like
17%Ok
7%Dislike
8%Hate

322 votes

57%Love
16%Like
13%Ok
5%Dislike
8%Hate

143 votes

Category winnerSignature CitrineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityMyrrhe 55 Shanghai

SillageMyrrhe 55 Shanghai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value14
¤ Price value59
Category winnerSignature CitrineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
white floral92%
patchouli84%
musky77%
warm spicy69%
balsamic61%
citrus100%
fruity86%
sweet72%
musky58%
amber44%
warm spicy30%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber, musky and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
JasmineMyrrhPatchouliMuskAmbergrisAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

Top
Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangeRed CurrantGuatemalan CardamomFennel
Heart
ClementineCistus IncanusPink PepperFig TreeJasmineJasmine Sambac
Base
MuskPlumAmbergrisOlibanumPatchouliOakmossAgarwood (Oud)Myrrh
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Myrrh, Patchouli and Musk. Durations are only published for Myrrhe 55 Shanghai, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring68
Summer39
Fall100
Winter94
Day71
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter2
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMyrrhe 55 ShanghaiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex52
Women44
Men41
Unisex55
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,416

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews86

Overall rank#7,074

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews46

Category winnerSignature CitrineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Myrrhe 55 Shanghai by Le Labo is an amber chypre that surprises many wearers by leading with bold white floral notes rather than heavy incense. Created by perfumer Daphné Bugey, the scent centres on a waxy, sweet jasmine blossom layered over warm balsamic myrrh with a faint licorice tint. Earthy patchouli and animalic…

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Zaharoff Signature Citrine is a breezy option for warm spring days. It centers around a prominent clementine note that feels like freshly crushed citrus peel. This brightness is backed by a quiet, resinous base that anchors the blend on warm skin without feeling heavy.

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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, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai or Signature Citrine?

Signature Citrine takes 4 of 7 categories. Myrrhe 55 Shanghai is rated 3.83/5 from 322 votes; Signature Citrine is rated 3.92/5 from 189 votes. Choose Myrrhe 55 Shanghai for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Signature Citrine for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai or Signature Citrine?

Myrrhe 55 Shanghai lasts longest (Myrrhe 55 Shanghai 71/100, Signature Citrine 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai or Signature Citrine?

Myrrhe 55 Shanghai projects furthest (Myrrhe 55 Shanghai 56/100, Signature Citrine 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Myrrhe 55 Shanghai and Signature Citrine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, musky and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Myrrh, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Myrrhe 55 Shanghai or Signature Citrine better for summer or winter?

For summer, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai is the stronger pick. For winter, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai is the stronger pick. Myrrhe 55 Shanghai suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Myrrhe 55 Shanghai and Signature Citrine?

Myrrhe 55 Shanghai features Jasmine, Myrrh, Patchouli, Musk and Ambergris. Signature Citrine has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Sweet Orange, Red Currant and Guatemalan Cardamom, heart notes of Clementine, Cistus Incanus, Pink Pepper and Fig Tree, a base of Musk, Plum, Ambergris and Olibanum.

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