Fragrance comparison

Shérdan vs RV Pure

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 76 ratings analysed

Shérdan

Officina delle Essenze

4.405 votes

Rank #33,059 MarineWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

RV Pure

Roberto Verino

4.0071 votes

Rank #13,659 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

RV Pure takes 3 of 4 categories.

Shérdan
Choose it for a marine and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
RV Pure
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Shérdan1/4

RV Pure3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShérdanOfficina delle Essenze

RV PureRoberto Verino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%

4.00/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

29%Love

56%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityShérdan

SillageRV Pure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value89

Category winnerRV PureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

anis77%

aquatic69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

woody69%

lavender61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Marine notesAniseSeaweed

Heart

Virginia CedarGurjan balsam

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMusk

Top

Red AppleLimeGalbanumBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

BasilLavenderClary SageSeaweedJasmineClove

Base

MuskPatchouliVirginia CedarAmberoak mossSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSeaweed, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood 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

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Spring86

Summer100

Fall31

Winter14

Day100

Night31

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,059

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#13,659

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerRV PureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shérdan by Officina delle Essenze brings the Mediterranean coast to life with a marine and woody profile. Launched in 2024, it balances salty seaweed and bracing anise with a grounding base of Virginia cedar and patchouli. It is an approachable scent for daily wear, particularly during warm spring days when you want s…

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RV Pure is an aromatic fougere that leans heavily into crisp green notes and bright citrus. It opens with sharp red apple and lime, before settling into a herbal heart of basil, lavender, and clary sage. It is a straightforward, refreshing choice for warm summer days, perfect for casual outings or office wear where yo…

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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, Shérdan or RV Pure?

RV Pure takes 3 of 4 categories. Shérdan is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; RV Pure is rated 4.00/5 from 71 votes. Choose Shérdan for a marine and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose RV Pure for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shérdan or RV Pure?

They last about the same: Shérdan 67/100, RV Pure 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Shérdan or RV Pure?

RV Pure projects furthest (RV Pure 55/100, Shérdan 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shérdan and RV Pure smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Seaweed, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is Shérdan or RV Pure better for summer or winter?

Shérdan suits daytime wear; RV Pure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shérdan and RV Pure?

Shérdan has top notes of Marine notes, Anise and Seaweed, heart notes of Virginia Cedar and Gurjan balsam, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk. RV Pure has top notes of Red Apple, Lime, Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Basil, Lavender, Clary Sage and Seaweed, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Amber.