Fragrance comparison

Puposhka vs Shamsi

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 73 ratings analysed

Puposhka

Pupa

4.0248 votes

Rank #17,909 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Shamsi

Nabeel

4.2425 votes

Rank #30,041 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shamsi takes 5 of 7 categories.

Puposhka
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Shamsi
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Puposhka2/7

Shamsi5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PuposhkaPupa

ShamsiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 13%Had 14%Want 73%

4.24/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 35%Had 5%Want 60%

Category winnerShamsiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

48%Love

32%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerShamsiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityShamsi

SillageShamsi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value80

Category winnerShamsiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

woody69%

chocolate61%

fruity100%

citrus90%

sweet80%

powdery70%

woody60%

tropical50%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Black CurrantOrangeMandarin OrangeGrapefruitMelonLitchiLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseMagnoliaFreesia

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaDark ChocolateSandalwoodMuskAmberCedar

Top

LitchiStrawberryVineBlack CurrantGrapefruitPlumBergamot

Heart

RoseIrisMagnoliaJasmineGeranium

Base

AmberSandalwoodVanillaMuskMossTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Grapefruit, Litchi and Rose. Durations are only published for Puposhka, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer31

Fall85

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Spring76

Summer100

Fall41

Winter24

Day100

Night60

Category winnerPuposhkaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex0

Women82

Casual 31%Date 29%Work 21%Party 19%

Men4

Unisex57

Women39

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#30,041

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPuposhkaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puposhka by Pupa is an unexpected treat for lovers of playful, sweet fragrances. The scent kicks off with an energetic flash of juicy mandarin orange, tart black currant, and crisp grapefruit. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol mist lifts, dewy magnolia and freesia petals step in to soften the fruity punch…

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Shamsi by Nabeel delivers a bright burst of summer fruits anchored by a warm base. It opens with sweet litchi and tart black currant before settling into a powdery iris heart. The scent is designed for warm days and casual outdoor settings, offering a unisex profile that feels breezy yet substantial.

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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, Puposhka or Shamsi?

Shamsi takes 5 of 7 categories. Puposhka is rated 4.02/5 from 48 votes; Shamsi is rated 4.24/5 from 25 votes. Choose Puposhka for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Shamsi for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Puposhka or Shamsi?

Shamsi lasts longest (Shamsi 77/100, Puposhka 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Puposhka or Shamsi?

Shamsi projects furthest (Shamsi 70/100, Puposhka 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Puposhka and Shamsi smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Grapefruit, Litchi and Rose.

Is Puposhka or Shamsi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Shamsi is the stronger pick. For winter, Puposhka is the stronger pick. Puposhka suits daytime wear; Shamsi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Puposhka and Shamsi?

Puposhka has top notes of Black Currant, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia and Freesia, a base of Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Sandalwood and Musk. Shamsi has top notes of Litchi, Strawberry, Vine and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.