Fragrance comparison

Orgasm vs Shimmering Heat

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 226 ratings analysed

3 wins

Orgasm

Preeminence

4.3312 votes

Rank #50,100 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Shimmering Heat

Beyoncé

3.24214 votes

Rank #14,992 GreenWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Orgasm takes 3 of 5 categories.

Orgasm
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Shimmering Heat
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Orgasm3/5

Shimmering Heat2/5

Ratings & consensus: Orgasm
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Orgasm
Sillage & projection: Orgasm
Value for money: Shimmering Heat
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shimmering Heat

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OrgasmPreeminence

Shimmering HeatBeyoncé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 49%Had 6%Want 45%

3.24/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerOrgasmRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

8%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

15%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

31%Dislike

3%Hate

205 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityOrgasm

SillageOrgasm

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value72

Category winnerShimmering HeatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla91%

sweet83%

coconut74%

musky65%

floral56%

green100%

white floral92%

floral84%

musky77%

fresh69%

mossy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both musky and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CoconutPowdery NotesGreen Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

Orchid

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaMuskAmberOakmoss

Top

Green NotesFreesiaPink Pepper

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrchidRose

Base

OakmossMuskPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Orchid, Vanilla and Musk. Durations are only published for Orgasm, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men3

Unisex13

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,100

PerfumerAngelo Austin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,992

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerShimmering HeatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Preeminence Orgasm opens with a sharp flash of cosmetic powder and leafy green stems before revealing milky shaved coconut. The opening is surprisingly crisp. Soon, a delicate orchid bloom surfaces to soften the sweetness. Warm bourbon vanilla and golden amber take over the base, while clean white musk and earthy oakm…

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Shimmering Heat by Beyoncé is a crisp, green-floral fragrance that centers on lily-of-the-valley and fresh foliage. Launched in 2017, this scent offers an easygoing, clean profile that shines during warmer spring and summer days. It feels modern and approachable, making it a reliable choice for casual office wear or q…

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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, Orgasm or Shimmering Heat?

Orgasm takes 3 of 5 categories. Orgasm is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes; Shimmering Heat is rated 3.24/5 from 214 votes. Choose Orgasm for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Shimmering Heat for a green and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Orgasm or Shimmering Heat?

They last about the same: Orgasm 52/100, Shimmering Heat 51/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Orgasm or Shimmering Heat?

Orgasm projects furthest (Orgasm 78/100, Shimmering Heat 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Orgasm and Shimmering Heat smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and floral accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Orchid, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Orgasm or Shimmering Heat better for summer or winter?

Orgasm suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Orgasm and Shimmering Heat?

Orgasm has top notes of Coconut, Powdery Notes and Green Notes, heart notes of Orchid, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Oakmoss. Shimmering Heat has top notes of Green Notes, Freesia and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Orchid and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Patchouli and Vanilla.