Fragrance comparison

Shah vs Sinner (2017)

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 992 ratings analysed

3 wins

Shah

Azari Parfumery

5.002 votes

Rank #46,504 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Sinner (2017)

Kat Von D

3.74990 votes

Rank #31,501 White FloralPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shah takes 3 of 4 categories.

Shah
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Sinner (2017)
Choose it for a white floral and patchouli character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Shah3/4

Sinner (2017)1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shah
Sillage & projection: Shah
Value for money: Shah
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sinner (2017)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShahAzari Parfumery

Sinner (2017)Kat Von D

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.74/ 5 · 990 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

27%Love

41%Like

12%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

990 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityShah

SillageShah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value61

Category winnerShahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

sweet86%

musky72%

fruity58%

white floral44%

woody30%

white floral100%

patchouli92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both sweet, white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LabdanumOrange BlossomPlumMuskWoody Notes

Heart

White SandalwoodWhite FlowersCedarwood

Base

Brown sugarVanillaAmber

Top

PlumOrange BlossomMandarin Orange

Heart

CinnamonWhite FlowersJasmine

Base

PatchouliVanillaMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Plum, Musk and White Flowers. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

Men2

Unisex17

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,504

PerfumerNajaf Seyidov

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSinner (2017)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shah is a warm amber-woody scent with a plush, sweet-musky style. Plum and orange blossom give the opening a soft fruity lift, then labdanum, sandalwood and cedar pull it into a smoother, resinous heart before vanilla, amber and brown sugar settle in. It reads rich, dressed-up and quite assertive. If you enjoy sweet a…

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Kat Von D Sinner (2017) opens with a dark plum note backed by a sharp mandarin orange brightness. As it settles on skin, a warm cinnamon spice takes over, blending with white flowers to create a dense, slightly sweet floral heart. The dry-down relies on a heavy dose of patchouli and vanilla, giving it a gothic, earthy…

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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, Shah or Sinner (2017)?

Shah takes 3 of 4 categories. Shah is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Sinner (2017) is rated 3.74/5 from 990 votes. Choose Shah for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Sinner (2017) for a white floral and patchouli character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Shah or Sinner (2017)?

Shah lasts longest (Shah 100/100, Sinner (2017) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shah or Sinner (2017)?

Shah projects furthest (Shah 100/100, Sinner (2017) 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shah and Sinner (2017) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Plum, Musk and White Flowers.

Is Shah or Sinner (2017) better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Shah and Sinner (2017)?

Shah has top notes of Labdanum, Orange Blossom, Plum and Musk, heart notes of White Sandalwood, White Flowers and Cedarwood, a base of Brown sugar, Vanilla and Amber. Sinner (2017) has top notes of Plum, Orange Blossom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, White Flowers and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Musk and Vetiver.