Fragrance comparison

No 7 vs Shu Uemura

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 97 ratings analysed

3 wins

No 7

Eutopie

3.9385 votes

Rank #17,675 FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Shu Uemura

3.8312 votes

Rank #53,868 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No 7 takes 3 of 4 categories.

No 7
Choose it for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shu Uemura
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

No 73/4

Shu Uemura1/4

Ratings & consensus: No 7
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No 7
Sillage & projection: Shu Uemura
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No 7

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No 7Eutopie

Shu UemuraShu Uemura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 30%Had 23%Want 47%

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 19%Want 62%

Category winnerNo 7Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

45%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

85 votes

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNo 7

SillageShu Uemura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both sweet, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumMarigoldBlack CurrantPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

MimosaFreesiaWater JasmineIris

Base5-7 hrs

PeachWhite MuskAmberCedar

Top

Black CurrantApricotBergamotPeachOrangeCoconut

Heart

JasmineMarigoldIrisLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangRose

Base

VanillaCastoreumTonka BeanMossCivetAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Black Currant, Iris and Peach. Durations are only published for No 7, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall30

Winter10

Day100

Night24

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,675

PerfumerThomas Fontaine

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#53,868

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo 7Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eutopie No 7 opens with a crisp, vegetal snap. Galbanum and crushed marigold deliver an immediate rush of green bitterness before tart black currant softens the blow. Within twenty minutes, the sharp edges settle into a tender heart of fluffy yellow mimosa, dewy freesia, and powdery iris. It smells like walking throug…

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Shu Uemura by Shu Uemura launches with a bright, unusual burst of tart black currant and ripe peach, backed by a surprising splash of sweet coconut. As the initial fruitiness settles on the skin, a heavy floral heart of powdery iris, earthy marigold, and rich rose begins to dominate the air. The base introduces a dark…

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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, No 7 or Shu Uemura?

No 7 takes 3 of 4 categories. No 7 is rated 3.93/5 from 85 votes; Shu Uemura is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose No 7 for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shu Uemura for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, No 7 or Shu Uemura?

They last about the same: No 7 62/100, Shu Uemura 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, No 7 or Shu Uemura?

Shu Uemura projects furthest (Shu Uemura 79/100, No 7 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No 7 and Shu Uemura smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Marigold, Black Currant, Iris and Peach.

Is No 7 or Shu Uemura better for summer or winter?

No 7 suits daytime wear; Shu Uemura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No 7 and Shu Uemura?

No 7 has top notes of Galbanum, Marigold, Black Currant and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Mimosa, Freesia, Water Jasmine and Iris, a base of Peach, White Musk, Amber and Cedar. Shu Uemura has top notes of Black Currant, Apricot, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Castoreum, Tonka Bean and Moss.