Fragrance comparison

Shadha vs Rebus

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 138 ratings analysed

4 wins

Shadha

Swiss Arabian

4.1466 votes

Rank #13,240 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Rebus

Bois 1920

3.4172 votes

Rank #15,797 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shadha takes 4 of 7 categories.

Shadha
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rebus
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Shadha4/7

Rebus3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShadhaSwiss Arabian

RebusBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.41/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 65%

Category winnerShadhaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

36%Love

28%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

12%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerShadhaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityRebus

SillageRebus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value49

Category winnerShadhaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

oud84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

powdery100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

oud77%

violet69%

woody61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both oud and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Patchouli

Heart

HyacinthGalbanum

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskSandalwood

Top

BergamotGalbanumOrris RootLemon

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)VioletLavender

Base

SandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Sandalwood. 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

Summer50

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night38

Spring79

Summer58

Fall100

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Category winnerRebusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex16

Women68

Men78

Unisex16

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#15,797

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerShadhaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shadha by Swiss Arabian offers a distinct green and woody profile for women. Opening with a sharp touch of patchouli, it transitions into heart notes of hyacinth and galbanum. The dry down relies on agarwood, musk, and sandalwood. Best suited for cooler days or transitional seasons, this oriental composition provides …

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Rebus opens bright and slightly sharp with bergamot, lemon and a green touch of galbanum, then settles into a powdery iris-violet haze over oud, sandalwood and soft amber. It wears like a polished woody aromatic with a dry, cosmetic texture. This reads unisex on paper, but it may lean masculine on skin for many wearer…

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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, Shadha or Rebus?

Shadha takes 4 of 7 categories. Shadha is rated 4.14/5 from 66 votes; Rebus is rated 3.41/5 from 72 votes. Choose Shadha for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rebus for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shadha or Rebus?

Rebus lasts longest (Rebus 84/100, Shadha 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shadha or Rebus?

Rebus projects furthest (Rebus 73/100, Shadha 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shadha and Rebus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Shadha or Rebus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rebus is the stronger pick. For winter, Shadha is the stronger pick. Shadha suits daytime wear; Rebus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shadha and Rebus?

Shadha has top notes of Patchouli, heart notes of Hyacinth and Galbanum, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Sandalwood. Rebus has top notes of Bergamot, Galbanum, Orris Root and Lemon, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Violet and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.