Fragrance comparison

Scaasi vs Shell

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 100 ratings analysed

4 wins

Scaasi

4.1491 votes

Rank #25,604 White FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Shell

Seajewels

4.449 votes

Rank #37,386 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scaasi takes 4 of 4 categories.

Scaasi
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shell
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Scaasi4/4

Shell0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ScaasiScaasi

ShellSeajewels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

85 votes

44%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityScaasi

SillageScaasi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value63

Category winnerScaasiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

yellow floral92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

animalic69%

woody61%

white floral100%

floral90%

powdery80%

woody70%

green60%

soft spicy50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ApricotAfrican Orange FlowerAmalfi LemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

NarcissusTuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineCarnationGardeniaRoseViolet

Base

CivettaSandalwoodMuskVanilleVetiver

Top

BergamotGreen Notes

Heart

LilyJasmineCarnationYlang-YlangRoseViolet

Base

MuskVirginia CedarAmberVanille

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer43

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night75

Spring80

Summer100

Fall60

Winter20

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,604

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#37,386

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerScaasiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Scaasi is a bold late 1980s floral built around a juicy apricot and citrus lift, then a thick bouquet of tuberose, narcissus, ylang-ylang and classic white florals. The dry-down turns powdery and animalic, with a civet-like bite over sandalwood, musk, vanilla and vetiver. It wears on the bigger side, best for people w…

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Shell by Seajewels is a soft, powdery floral fragrance designed for daily wear. It opens with bright bergamot and green notes, settling into a classic, lily-forward heart. The base of musk, amber, and vanille grounds this gentle scent, making it an ideal choice for a casual spring afternoon in the office or a quiet mo…

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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, Scaasi or Shell?

Scaasi takes 4 of 4 categories. Scaasi is rated 4.14/5 from 91 votes; Shell is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Scaasi for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shell for a white floral and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Scaasi or Shell?

Scaasi lasts longest (Scaasi 76/100, Shell 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Scaasi or Shell?

Scaasi projects furthest (Scaasi 76/100, Shell 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Scaasi and Shell smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Carnation.

Is Scaasi or Shell better for summer or winter?

Scaasi suits daytime wear; Shell suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Scaasi and Shell?

Scaasi has top notes of Apricot, African Orange Flower, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Narcissus, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Civetta, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanille. Shell has top notes of Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar, Amber and Vanille.