Fragrance comparison

Relover vs Shefon

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 75 ratings analysed

Relover

Replay

3.7849 votes

Rank #14,387 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Shefon

Al Haramain Perfumes · 2013

4.2326 votes

Rank #19,380 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shefon takes 5 of 7 categories.

Relover
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Shefon
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Relover2/7

Shefon5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ReloverReplay

ShefonAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

4.23/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 24%Had 13%Want 63%

Category winnerShefonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

55%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

49 votes

46%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerShefonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityShefon

SillageShefon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value73

Category winnerReloverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

YuzuPearBergamot

Heart

Pink PepperNutmegClovesCardamom

Base

MuskSandalwoodLavenderPatchouliRosemary

Top

NutmegRosemaryClovesTamarindLemonCardamomBergamotGreen Notes

Heart

JasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrrisPalisander Rosewood

Base

PatchouliBenzoinAmberMuskSandalwoodCedarAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Cloves and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer100

Fall32

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall40

Winter33

Day100

Night18

Category winnerShefonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Men31

Unisex63

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,387

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#19,380

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2013

Reviews7

Category winnerReloverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Relover by Replay kicks off with a crisp burst of yuzu, bergamot, and sweet pear that feels bright and slightly tart. As the fruity citrus opening softens, a dry wave of pink pepper, nutmeg, and cardamom adds spicy bite across the mid. The base settles into a clean mix of lavender, rosemary, and smooth sandalwood back…

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Shefon is a unisex Al Haramain scent that splits opinions in an interesting way. Some wearers get a crisp, aquatic citrus freshness that feels very summer-friendly, others smell a warmer spicy-woody profile with cardamom, clove and a resinous amber base. On skin it often moves from lemon, bergamot and rosemary into so…

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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, Relover or Shefon?

Shefon takes 5 of 7 categories. Relover is rated 3.78/5 from 49 votes; Shefon is rated 4.23/5 from 26 votes. Choose Relover for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Shefon for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Relover or Shefon?

They last about the same: Shefon 63/100, Relover 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Relover or Shefon?

Projection is very close: Shefon 66/100, Relover 64/100 for sillage.

Do Relover and Shefon smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Cloves and Cardamom.

Is Relover or Shefon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Relover is the stronger pick. For winter, Shefon is the stronger pick. Shefon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Relover and Shefon?

Relover has top notes of Yuzu, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, Cloves and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Lavender and Patchouli. Shefon has top notes of Nutmeg, Rosemary, Cloves and Tamarind, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orris, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Amber and Musk.