Fragrance comparison

Regia 1928 vs Shomal

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 121 ratings analysed

Regia 1928

Regia

4.502 votes

Rank #57,675 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Shomal

Botanicae

3.87119 votes

Rank #16,373 GreenPatchouli

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shomal takes 2 of 3 categories.

Regia 1928
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Shomal
Choose it for a green and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Regia 19281/3

Shomal2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shomal
Sillage & projection: Regia 1928
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shomal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Regia 1928Regia

ShomalBotanicae

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 7%Want 93%

3.87/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 51%Had 14%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

29%Love

40%Like

21%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityShomal

SillageRegia 1928

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus86%

woody72%

powdery58%

floral44%

sweet30%

green100%

patchouli92%

earthy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomHyacinth

Heart

JasmineRoseIris Flower

Base

OakmossPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmberVanilla

Top

Green TeaHyacinthMandarin

Heart

PatchouliJasmineSaffron

Base

VanillaOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Jasmine, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer76

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men26

Unisex58

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerShomalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Regia 1928 by Regia is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Regia 1928 was launched in 2015. Top notes are Orange Blossom and Hyacinth; middle notes are Jasmine, Rose and Iris Flower; base notes are Oakmoss, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Vanilla. It opens with Orange Blossom, Hyacinth. The heart moves into Ja…

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Botanicae Shomal opens with a bright flash of mandarin orange and crisp green tea before settling into a cool, grassy hyacinth. The heart introduces earthy patchouli, clean jasmine, and a touch of dry saffron. It fits crisp spring mornings, casual office wear, and breezy weekend walks, clinging to cotton shirts with a…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Regia 1928 or Shomal?

Shomal takes 2 of 3 categories. Regia 1928 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Shomal is rated 3.87/5 from 119 votes. Choose Regia 1928 for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Shomal for a green and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Regia 1928 or Shomal?

Shomal lasts longest (Shomal 66/100, Regia 1928 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Regia 1928 or Shomal?

Regia 1928 projects furthest (Regia 1928 75/100, Shomal 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Regia 1928 and Shomal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Jasmine, Oakmoss and Patchouli.

Is Regia 1928 or Shomal better for summer or winter?

Regia 1928 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Regia 1928 and Shomal?

Regia 1928 has top notes of Orange Blossom and Hyacinth, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Iris Flower, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk. Shomal has top notes of Green Tea, Hyacinth and Mandarin, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Saffron, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss and Amber.