Fragrance comparison

Shadha vs Zamira

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 74 ratings analysed

Shadha

Swiss Arabian

4.1466 votes

Rank #13,240 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Zamira

Karakash Perfume

3.888 votes

Rank #43,701 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zamira takes 3 of 4 categories.

Shadha
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zamira
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Shadha1/4

Zamira3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Zamira
Sillage & projection: Zamira
Value for money: Zamira
Versatility: Not scored
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

ZamiraKarakash Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

38%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityZamira

SillageZamira

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value79

Category winnerZamiraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

oud84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

fruity100%

woody91%

sweet83%

powdery74%

vanilla65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both 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

Mandarin OrangeRaspberryGalbanumAgarwood (Oud)Saffron

Heart

VanillaChinese OsmanthusBlack CurrantViolet LeafMusk

Base

SandalwoodPearPassionfruitPatchouliSand

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Galbanum, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk. 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

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex16

Women68

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#43,701

PerfumerMohammad Tammam Mando

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Zamira by Karakash Perfume combines sweet raspberry and sharp mandarin orange with a heavy, grounding base of patchouli and sandalwood. Designed as a unisex offering, it fits cold evenings and crisp spring afternoons when you want a rich, warm fruitiness that stays noticeable on skin without being cloying.

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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 Zamira?

Zamira takes 3 of 4 categories. Shadha is rated 4.14/5 from 66 votes; Zamira is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose Shadha for a green and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zamira for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shadha or Zamira?

Zamira lasts longest (Zamira 83/100, Shadha 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shadha or Zamira?

Zamira projects furthest (Zamira 75/100, Shadha 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shadha and Zamira smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Galbanum, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk.

Is Shadha or Zamira better for summer or winter?

Shadha suits daytime wear; Zamira suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shadha and Zamira?

Shadha has top notes of Patchouli, heart notes of Hyacinth and Galbanum, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Sandalwood. Zamira has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Raspberry, Galbanum and Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Vanilla, Chinese Osmanthus, Black Currant and Violet Leaf, a base of Sandalwood, Pear, Passionfruit and Patchouli.