Fragrance comparison

Rebus vs Shadha

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 138 ratings analysed

Rebus

Bois 1920

3.4172 votes

Rank #15,797 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Shadha

Swiss Arabian

4.1466 votes

Rank #13,240 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shadha takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rebus
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Shadha
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rebus3/7

Shadha4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RebusBois 1920

ShadhaSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.41/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 65%

4.14/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerShadhaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

28%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

12%Hate

58 votes

42%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerShadhaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityRebus

SillageRebus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value66

Category winnerShadhaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

oud77%

violet69%

woody61%

green100%

woody92%

oud84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both oud and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGalbanumOrris RootLemon

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)VioletLavender

Base

SandalwoodMuskAmber

Top

Patchouli

Heart

HyacinthGalbanum

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer58

Fall100

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night38

Category winnerRebusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex16

Women6

Men16

Unisex16

Women68

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,797

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#13,240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerShadhaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rebus opens bright and slightly sharp with bergamot, lemon and a green touch of galbanum, then settles into a powdery iris-violet haze over oud, sandalwood and soft amber. It wears like a polished woody aromatic with a dry, cosmetic texture. This reads unisex on paper, but it may lean masculine on skin for many wearer…

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Shadha by Swiss Arabian offers a distinct green and woody profile for women. Opening with a sharp touch of patchouli, it transitions into heart notes of hyacinth and galbanum. The dry down relies on agarwood, musk, and sandalwood. Best suited for cooler days or transitional seasons, this oriental composition provides …

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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, Rebus or Shadha?

Shadha takes 4 of 7 categories. Rebus is rated 3.41/5 from 72 votes; Shadha is rated 4.14/5 from 66 votes. Choose Rebus for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Shadha for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rebus or Shadha?

Rebus lasts longest (Rebus 84/100, Shadha 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rebus or Shadha?

Rebus projects furthest (Rebus 73/100, Shadha 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rebus and Shadha smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Rebus or Shadha better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rebus is the stronger pick. For winter, Rebus is the stronger pick. Rebus suits evening wear; Shadha suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rebus and Shadha?

Rebus has top notes of Bergamot, Galbanum, Orris Root and Lemon, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Violet and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. Shadha has top notes of Patchouli, heart notes of Hyacinth and Galbanum, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Sandalwood.