Fragrance comparison

Shalizar vs SO ± Satin

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

6 wins

Shalizar

YANI

4.4717 votes

Rank #36,783 AromaticHerbal

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49%scent match

Some overlap

SO ± Satin

UERMI · 2018

4.1520 votes

Rank #52,225 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shalizar takes 6 of 6 categories.

Shalizar
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SO ± Satin
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Shalizar6/6

SO ± Satin0/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShalizarYANI

SO ± SatinUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 35%Had 4%Want 62%

4.15/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 18%Had 14%Want 68%

Category winnerShalizarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

18%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

25%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityShalizar

SillageShalizar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value44

Category winnerShalizarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

herbal88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

warm spicy53%

leather42%

fresh spicy100%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

herbal58%

fresh44%

white floral30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaCorianderNeroliMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

PepperCardamomJasmine

Base6-10+ hrs

CedarLeatherAmberVetiver

Notes

GingerBergamotArtemisiaLemon BlossomPepperMandarin OrangeVetiverMuskWild RosePatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerShalizarLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall42

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 20%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,783

PerfumerNathalie Templer

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,225

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched2018

Reviews0

Category winnerShalizarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shalizar by YANI opens with a brisk, crisp bite of herbal artemisia and zesty mandarin orange, balanced by clean, slightly bitter neroli blossoms. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus freshness settles into a dry, aromatic warmth driven by cracked black pepper, cool cardamom pods, and a touch of jasmine petal. Th…

Reviews →

Do not overspray this on humid mornings. The initial spray unleashes cold, grated ginger alongside tart bergamot and juicy mandarin orange. It jolts the senses. Alexandra Carlin designed this fragrance to mirror the cool slip of satin fabric against warm skin. Within fifteen minutes, the fiery opening settles into a d…

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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, Shalizar or SO ± Satin?

Shalizar takes 6 of 6 categories. Shalizar is rated 4.47/5 from 17 votes; SO ± Satin is rated 4.15/5 from 20 votes. Choose Shalizar for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose SO ± Satin for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shalizar or SO ± Satin?

Shalizar lasts longest (Shalizar 78/100, SO ± Satin 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shalizar or SO ± Satin?

Shalizar projects furthest (Shalizar 68/100, SO ± Satin 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shalizar and SO ± Satin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and herbal accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Mandarin Orange, Pepper and Vetiver.

Is Shalizar or SO ± Satin better for summer or winter?

Shalizar suits daytime wear; SO ± Satin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shalizar and SO ± Satin?

Shalizar has top notes of Artemisia, Coriander, Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pepper, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Leather, Amber and Vetiver. SO ± Satin features Ginger, Bergamot, Artemisia, Lemon Blossom and Pepper.