Fragrance comparison

Shades vs White

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 129 ratings analysed

3 wins

Shades

Armaf

3.89128 votes

Rank #8,910 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

White

Mariella Martinato

5.001 votes

Rank #47,302 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shades takes 3 of 3 categories.

Shades
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
White
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Shades3/3

White0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShadesArmaf

WhiteMariella Martinato

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

55%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

128 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityShades

SillageShades

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

rose83%

fresh spicy74%

ozonic65%

aquatic56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafBergamotPineapplePlumLimeCardamom

Heart

Cedar NeedlesRosemaryGeraniumJasmineSage

Base

CedarSandalwoodAmbergrisWhite MuskPatchouli

Top15 to 30 minutes

Lemon LeafRosemary

Heart30 to 60 minutes

Damask RoseViolet Leaf

Base1 to 2 hours

SandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Rosemary, Cedar and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for White, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex13

Women4

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,910

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#47,302

PerfumerSileno Cheloni

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShadesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Shades opens with a sharp burst of lime and bergamot, combined with a green streak of violet leaf and a sweet touch of pineapple. This initial citrus blast quickly transitions into a classic clean aftershave vibe. The heart reveals herbal sage and geranium, which add a dry, masculine texture. On the skin, the d…

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White by Mariella Martinato presents a clean, herbal freshness that blends bright citrus facets with soft woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lemon leaf paired with bracing, herbal rosemary. As that initial garden crunch settles, the scent reveals a dew-soaked floral core where green violet leaf meets cla…

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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, Shades or White?

Shades takes 3 of 3 categories. Shades is rated 3.89/5 from 128 votes; White is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Shades for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose White for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Shades or White?

Shades lasts longest (Shades 59/100, White 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shades or White?

Shades projects furthest (Shades 63/100, White 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shades and White smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Rosemary, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Shades or White better for summer or winter?

White suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shades and White?

Shades has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Pineapple and Plum, heart notes of Cedar Needles, Rosemary, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Ambergris and White Musk. White has top notes of Lemon Leaf and Rosemary, heart notes of Damask Rose and Violet Leaf, a base of Sandalwood and Cedar.