Prudence Paris vs White Shoulders
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.
Prudence ParisChoose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
White ShouldersChoose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Prudence Paris3/6
White Shoulders3/6
- Ratings & consensus
- White Shoulders
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Prudence Paris
- Sillage & projection
- White Shoulders
- Value for money
- Prudence Paris
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Prudence Paris
- Fragranxe ranking
- White Shoulders
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Prudence ParisPrudence ParisWhite ShouldersEvyanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 26%Had 13%Want 61%
3.84/ 5 · 1,172 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
Category winnerWhite ShouldersRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
48%Like
4%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
31%Love
44%Like
5%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
1,172 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPrudence Paris
SillageWhite Shoulders
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPrudence ParisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
warm spicy90%
amber80%
green70%
woody60%
fresh50%
white floral100%
fresh88%
green77%
animalic65%
floral53%
powdery42%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, green and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
NeroliPetitgrain
Heart2-4 hrs
Lily-of-the-ValleyLilyNarcissusJasmineTuberose
Base6-8+ hrs
BenzoinSandalwoodSpicesIncense
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesAfrican Orange FlowerGreen NotesPeachBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
GardeniaLilacTuberoseJasmineLilyLily-of-the-ValleyIrisSpices
Base5-7 hrs
CivettaOakmossMuskBenzoinSandalwoodAmber
Category winnerPrudence ParisLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night25
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter42
Day100
Night45
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,486
PerfumerPrudence Kilgour
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,786
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerWhite ShouldersHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPrudence Paris opens with a sparkling splash of neroli and crisp green petitgrain, instantly evoking sunny French gardens before blossoming into an opulent white floral heart. A lush bouquet of white lily, narcotic jasmine, velvety tuberose, and dewy lily-of-the-valley takes center stage, balancing dewy botanical swee…
Reviews →Evyan White Shoulders opens with a bright burst of soapy aldehydes, green leaves, and sweet African orange flower that instantly feels crisp and clean. As the brisk top settles, the fragrance reveals a rich bouquet of gardenia, lilac, and creamy tuberose that smells like fresh petals dusted with vintage body powder. W…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Prudence Paris or White Shoulders?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Prudence Paris is rated 4.04/5 from 23 votes; White Shoulders is rated 3.84/5 from 1,172 votes. Choose Prudence Paris for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose White Shoulders for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Prudence Paris or White Shoulders?
Prudence Paris lasts longest (Prudence Paris 71/100, White Shoulders 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Prudence Paris or White Shoulders?
Projection is very close: White Shoulders 57/100, Prudence Paris 56/100 for sillage.
Do Prudence Paris and White Shoulders smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and fresh accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Lily, Jasmine and Tuberose.
Is Prudence Paris or White Shoulders better for summer or winter?
Prudence Paris suits daytime wear; White Shoulders suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Prudence Paris and White Shoulders?
Prudence Paris has top notes of Neroli and Petitgrain, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Lily, Narcissus and Jasmine, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Spices and Incense. White Shoulders has top notes of Aldehydes, African Orange Flower, Green Notes and Peach, heart notes of Gardenia, Lilac, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Civetta, Oakmoss, Musk and Benzoin.
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