Fragrance comparison

Nickie vs Shania by Stetson

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 145 ratings analysed

Nickie

Jeanne Arthes

4.003 votes

Rank #57,872 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Shania by Stetson

Shania Twain

3.72142 votes

Rank #12,564 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shania by Stetson takes 2 of 3 categories.

Nickie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Shania by Stetson
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Nickie1/3

Shania by Stetson2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NickieJeanne Arthes

Shania by StetsonShania Twain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

3.72/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 37%Had 45%Want 18%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

34%Love

36%Like

1%Ok

26%Dislike

3%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityShania by Stetson

SillageNickie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value43

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet83%

woody65%

white floral48%

powdery30%

fruity100%

floral88%

rose77%

sweet65%

woody53%

white floral42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FreesiaBlack CurrantMandarin OrangePassionfruit

Heart2-3 hrs

PlumApricotJasmineHoneysuckleAppleRaspberry

Base4-6 hrs

MuskMahoganywoodCedarAmberPeach

Notes

RoseFreesiaPomegranateRaspberryHoneysuckle

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Honeysuckle and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Nickie, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter45

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Date 23%Work 20%Party 17%

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,872

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,564

PerfumerCarlos Viñals

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerShania by StetsonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jeanne Arthes Nickie is a lively, fruit-forward scent built around juicy passionfruit, crisp freesia, and velvety plum. The fragrance opens with a bright splash of mandarin orange and tart black currant, giving it an instant burst of playful energy. As it settles onto the skin, soft petals of jasmine and honeysuckle b…

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Shania by Stetson is a bright wildflower and orchard blend that feels like a crisp spring morning. It pairs sweet pomegranate and tart raspberry with a heavy dose of fresh prairie rose. It is designed for women who want an easy, uncomplicated daytime floral that smells clean and slightly rustic.

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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, Nickie or Shania by Stetson?

Shania by Stetson takes 2 of 3 categories. Nickie is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Shania by Stetson is rated 3.72/5 from 142 votes. Choose Nickie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Shania by Stetson for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Nickie or Shania by Stetson?

Shania by Stetson lasts longest (Shania by Stetson 59/100, Nickie 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nickie or Shania by Stetson?

Nickie projects furthest (Nickie 69/100, Shania by Stetson 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nickie and Shania by Stetson smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Freesia, Honeysuckle and Raspberry.

Is Nickie or Shania by Stetson better for summer or winter?

Nickie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nickie and Shania by Stetson?

Nickie has top notes of Freesia, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Passionfruit, heart notes of Plum, Apricot, Jasmine and Honeysuckle, a base of Musk, Mahoganywood, Cedar and Amber. Shania by Stetson features Rose, Freesia, Pomegranate, Raspberry and Honeysuckle.