Fragrance comparison

Sel d'Azur vs Shifumi

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,020 ratings analysed

Sel d'Azur

Yves Rocher

3.841,009 votes

Rank #7,998 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Shifumi

Maison Matine

3.9111 votes

Rank #36,299 CitrusAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shifumi takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sel d'Azur
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Shifumi
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sel d'Azur2/5

Shifumi3/5

Ratings & consensus: Sel d'Azur
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shifumi
Sillage & projection: Shifumi
Value for money: Shifumi
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sel d'Azur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sel d'AzurYves Rocher

ShifumiMaison Matine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 1,009 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 3%Had 3%Want 93%

Category winnerSel d'AzurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

52%Like

16%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

1,009 votes

27%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityShifumi

SillageShifumi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value67

Category winnerShifumiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

earthy30%

citrus100%

aquatic90%

aromatic80%

floral70%

musky60%

fresh50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Grapefruit

Heart

Virginian Cedar

Base

Haitian Vetiver

Top

CascaloneGrapefruitYellow MandarinBergamot

Heart

MagnoliaOrange BlossomGuatemalan CardamomApple

Base

Haitian VetiverWhite MuskMossVirginian Cedar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Virginian Cedar and Haitian Vetiver. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer71

Fall43

Winter43

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex57

Women39

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,998

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#36,299

PerfumerFlorian Gallo, Marine Mercé

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSel d'AzurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yves Rocher Sel d'Azur is a bright, refreshing woody aromatic fragrance that captures the effortless feel of a sunny coastal breeze. It opens with a vibrant burst of bitter, juicy grapefruit that instantly wakes up the senses. As the sparkling citrus softens, a clean backbone of Virginian cedar and earthy Haitian veti…

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Shifumi opens with a brisk, aquatic surge of Cascalone and tart citrus that immediately clears the air. As it rests on the skin, notes of magnolia and green apple bring a crisp, clean brightness. It functions as an ideal, low-key companion for warm spring mornings when you want to feel refreshed without overwhelming y…

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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, Sel d'Azur or Shifumi?

Shifumi takes 3 of 5 categories. Sel d'Azur is rated 3.84/5 from 1,009 votes; Shifumi is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes. Choose Sel d'Azur for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Shifumi for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sel d'Azur or Shifumi?

Shifumi lasts longest (Shifumi 60/100, Sel d'Azur 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sel d'Azur or Shifumi?

Shifumi projects furthest (Shifumi 54/100, Sel d'Azur 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sel d'Azur and Shifumi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Virginian Cedar and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Sel d'Azur or Shifumi better for summer or winter?

Shifumi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sel d'Azur and Shifumi?

Sel d'Azur has top notes of Grapefruit, heart notes of Virginian Cedar, a base of Haitian Vetiver. Shifumi has top notes of Cascalone, Grapefruit, Yellow Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Orange Blossom, Guatemalan Cardamom and Apple, a base of Haitian Vetiver, White Musk, Moss and Virginian Cedar.