Fragrance comparison

Panache La Belle Vie vs Shi

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,290 ratings analysed

Panache La Belle Vie

Lentheric

4.605 votes

Rank #38,289 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Shi

Alfred Sung

3.631,285 votes

Rank #9,001 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shi takes 2 of 3 categories.

Panache La Belle Vie
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shi
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Panache La Belle Vie1/3

Shi2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shi
Sillage & projection: Panache La Belle Vie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Panache La Belle VieLentheric

ShiAlfred Sung

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

3.63/ 5 · 1,285 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

25%Love

51%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

1,230 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityShi

SillagePanache La Belle Vie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value81

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

floral65%

fresh spicy48%

tropical30%

floral100%

citrus92%

aquatic84%

leather77%

musky69%

fresh61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineFrangipani

Base4-6 hrs

Amber

Top

Water LilyRice LeafMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomFrangipani

Base

Birch LeafMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Frangipani. Durations are only published for Panache La Belle Vie, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 18%Party 9%

Men1

Unisex27

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,289

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#9,001

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerShiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Panache La Belle Vie by Lentheric opens with an energetic splash of chilled mandarin orange and sparkling bergamot. The citrus hits immediately. Within minutes, the initial alcohol brightness softens into sunny orange blossom and lush jasmine petals. Frangipani adds a gentle tropical creaminess without turning into su…

Reviews →

Shi by Alfred Sung is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Shi was launched in 2000. The nose behind this fragrance is Ilias Ermenidis. Top notes are Water Lily, Rice Leaf and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Orange Blossom and Frangipani; base notes are Birch Leaf and Musk.

Reviews →

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, Panache La Belle Vie or Shi?

Shi takes 2 of 3 categories. Panache La Belle Vie is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Shi is rated 3.63/5 from 1,285 votes. Choose Panache La Belle Vie for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shi for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Panache La Belle Vie or Shi?

Shi lasts longest (Shi 58/100, Panache La Belle Vie 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Panache La Belle Vie or Shi?

Panache La Belle Vie projects furthest (Panache La Belle Vie 75/100, Shi 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Panache La Belle Vie and Shi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Frangipani.

Is Panache La Belle Vie or Shi better for summer or winter?

Panache La Belle Vie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Panache La Belle Vie and Shi?

Panache La Belle Vie has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine and Frangipani, a base of Amber. Shi has top notes of Water Lily, Rice Leaf and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Frangipani, a base of Birch Leaf and Musk.