Fragrance comparison

Orient Bloom vs Shamballa for Woman

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

Orient Bloom

House of Fragrances

4.001 votes

Rank #60,063 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Shamballa for Woman

Andre Sinan

4.001 votes

Rank #59,031 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shamballa for Woman takes 2 of 2 categories.

Orient Bloom
Choose it for a floral and rose character.
Shamballa for Woman
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Orient Bloom0/2

Shamballa for Woman2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Orient BloomHouse of Fragrances

Shamballa for WomanAndre Sinan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

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

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageShamballa for Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

cinnamon61%

floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Black CurrantHibiscusCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumRoseViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaLeatherAmber

Top

LemonBergamotWatermelonBlack Currant

Heart

LilacRoseVioletJasmineCyclamenOrange BlossomPeachPlum

Base

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliAmberVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Rose, Violet and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Orient Bloom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day53

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 38%Party 26%Casual 19%Work 17%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,063

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,031

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShamballa for WomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Fragrances delivers an intriguing contrast with Orient Bloom. It opens with tart black currant, bright hibiscus petals, and a dusting of dry cinnamon bark. The first two minutes carry a sharp burst of alcohol before the fruit oils settle down. Then, a dark heart of crimson rose, powdery violet, and crisp gera…

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Andre Sinan Shamballa for Woman balances crisp top notes like watermelon and lemon with a deep, resinous cedar base. This fragrance wears best during transitional autumn days when the air carries a slight chill. It offers a unique alternative to typical sweet floral scents, presenting a dusty, spicy violet heart that …

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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, Orient Bloom or Shamballa for Woman?

Shamballa for Woman takes 2 of 2 categories. Orient Bloom is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Shamballa for Woman is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Orient Bloom for a floral and rose character. Choose Shamballa for Woman for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which projects more, Orient Bloom or Shamballa for Woman?

Shamballa for Woman projects furthest (Shamballa for Woman 75/100, Orient Bloom 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Orient Bloom and Shamballa for Woman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Rose, Violet and Vanilla.

Is Orient Bloom or Shamballa for Woman better for summer or winter?

Orient Bloom suits evening wear; Shamballa for Woman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Orient Bloom and Shamballa for Woman?

Orient Bloom has top notes of Black Currant, Hibiscus and Cinnamon, heart notes of Geranium, Rose and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Leather and Amber. Shamballa for Woman has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Watermelon and Black Currant, heart notes of Lilac, Rose, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli and Amber.