Scarlet Sands vs Shu Shu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Scarlet Sands takes 4 of 5 categories.
Scarlet SandsChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shu ShuChoose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Scarlet Sands4/5
Shu Shu1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Scarlet Sands
- Sillage & projection
- Scarlet Sands
- Value for money
- Shu Shu
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Scarlet Sands
- Fragranxe ranking
- Scarlet Sands
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Scarlet SandsEx NihiloShu ShuMajushkaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.28/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.50/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 20%Had 5%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
14%Like
11%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
36 votes
13%Love
63%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
13%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityScarlet Sands
SillageScarlet Sands
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShu ShuBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus92%
sweet84%
amber77%
fruity69%
oud61%
sweet100%
white floral90%
fruity80%
musky70%
floral60%
powdery50%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
RaspberryMandarin
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomJasmineFreesia
Base6-10+ hrs
AmberAkigalawoodVanilla
Top15 to 30 minutes
Lemon BlossomFreesia
Heart2 to 3 hours
RaspberryJasmineOrange BlossomMacarons
Base2 to 3 hours
MuskWoodsy Notes
Category winnerScarlet SandsLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer60
Fall87
Winter60
Day100
Night67
Spring50
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,717
PerfumerJordi Fernández
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#69,827
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerScarlet SandsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotScarlet Sands by Ex Nihilo opens with a bright splash of ripe raspberry and juicy mandarin, creating a sweet, sunlit introduction that feels playful yet polished. As the initial fruitiness settles on your skin, a lush bouquet of orange blossom, clean freesia, and jasmine unfolds with creamy floral warmth. The base anc…
Reviews →Shu Shu by Majushka is a floral fruity gourmand scent created by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour. It starts with bright lemon blossom and crisp freesia before turning sweet and confectionary. At its core, ripe raspberry mixes with orange blossom, jasmine, and an airy macaron accord. The dry-down settles into soft musk an…
Reviews →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, Scarlet Sands or Shu Shu?
Scarlet Sands takes 4 of 5 categories. Scarlet Sands is rated 4.28/5 from 36 votes; Shu Shu is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose Scarlet Sands for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shu Shu for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Scarlet Sands or Shu Shu?
Scarlet Sands lasts longest (Scarlet Sands 74/100, Shu Shu 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Scarlet Sands or Shu Shu?
Scarlet Sands projects furthest (Scarlet Sands 59/100, Shu Shu 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Scarlet Sands and Shu Shu smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Freesia.
Is Scarlet Sands or Shu Shu better for summer or winter?
Scarlet Sands suits daytime wear; Shu Shu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Scarlet Sands and Shu Shu?
Scarlet Sands has top notes of Raspberry and Mandarin, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Amber, Akigalawood and Vanilla. Shu Shu has top notes of Lemon Blossom and Freesia, heart notes of Raspberry, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Macarons, a base of Musk and Woodsy Notes.
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