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Shagya vs Roses des Vents Nord

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

Updated 440 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shagya takes 3 of 3 categories.

  • Shagya

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Roses des Vents Nord

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Shagya3/3
Roses des Vents Nord0/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Shagya
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Shagya
Fragranxe ranking
Shagya

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ShagyaParfums de Marly
Roses des Vents NordDorin
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.87/ 5 · 437 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
3.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
36%Love
37%Like
9%Ok
14%Dislike
4%Hate

437 votes

33%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageShagya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value40
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic86%
oud72%
fresh spicy58%
citrus44%
earthy30%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
LimePink PepperBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Agarwood (Oud)Virginia CedarGeranium
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverGuaiac WoodPapyrusMusk
Top15-30 mins
BergamotGrapefruitAmalfi LemonLimeGreen NotesEucalyptusSea water
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderGeraniumVirginia CedarNutmegCloveCinnamonBasil
Base5-7 hrs
VetiverMuskSandalwoodPatchoulioak mossAmber
Category winnerShagyaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter96
Day100
Night48
Spring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night32
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men85
Unisex11
Women4
Work 42%Casual 33%Date 16%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

Work 42%Casual 36%Date 14%Party 8%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,550

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews71

Overall rank#61,480

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShagyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Shagya hits the skin with an electric splash of tart lime, bright bergamot, and zesty pink pepper. Do not expect modern caramel sweetness. Instead, this fragrance moves swiftly into an austere heart of dry Virginia cedar shavings, green geranium, and a very clean, polite agarwood. As the hours pass, e…

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Roses des Vents Nord by Dorin opens with an icy splash of tart Amalfi lemon, bitter grapefruit, and brisk eucalyptus that immediately clears the head. It feels like stepping outside on a frosty morning by a northern coastline, where salty sea water breezes cut through crisp pine needles and fresh green leaves. As the…

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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, Shagya or Roses des Vents Nord?

Shagya takes 3 of 3 categories. Shagya is rated 3.87/5 from 437 votes; Roses des Vents Nord is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Shagya for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Roses des Vents Nord for a aromatic and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Shagya or Roses des Vents Nord?

Projection is very close: Shagya 64/100, Roses des Vents Nord 63/100 for sillage.

Do Shagya and Roses des Vents Nord smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Virginia Cedar and Geranium.

Is Shagya or Roses des Vents Nord better for summer or winter?

Shagya suits daytime wear; Roses des Vents Nord suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shagya and Roses des Vents Nord?

Shagya has top notes of Lime, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Virginia Cedar and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Guaiac Wood, Papyrus and Musk. Roses des Vents Nord has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Virginia Cedar and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

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