Fragrance comparison

Sham'n Fashion vs So Blue

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 583 ratings analysed

Sham'n Fashion

Arno Sorel

3.449 votes

Rank #63,008 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

So Blue

Mancera

3.81574 votes

Rank #8,566 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

So Blue takes 3 of 4 categories.

Sham'n Fashion
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
So Blue
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sham'n Fashion1/4

So Blue3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: So Blue
Sillage & projection: Sham'n Fashion
Value for money: So Blue
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: So Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sham'n FashionArno Sorel

So BlueMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 29%Had 29%Want 43%

3.81/ 5 · 574 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

28%Love

41%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

574 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySo Blue

SillageSham'n Fashion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value51

Category winnerSo BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

fruity69%

amber61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

rose77%

marine69%

aromatic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

PeachPlumRoseJasmineVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodBenzoinAmberVanillaOakmossMusk

Top15-30 mins

FruitsMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseSea NotesVioletPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmberVanillaSandalwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Violet. Durations are only published for So Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,008

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,566

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerSo BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sham'n Fashion opens with bright citrus, then settles into a softer fruity floral heart with peach, plum, rose and violet. The dry-down brings patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla, amber and musk, giving it a warmer, slightly powdery finish. It reads as a classic feminine EDT with a noticeable contrast between sparkling top…

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Mancera So Blue delivers an energetic splash of chilled mandarin, tart lemon, and sweet mixed fruits anchored by aquatic sea spray. It hits the air with a bright, sparkling rush. The opening feels crisp and sweet. Within twenty minutes, velvety Bulgarian rose and powdery violet temper the tart citrus burst. Earthy pat…

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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, Sham'n Fashion or So Blue?

So Blue takes 3 of 4 categories. Sham'n Fashion is rated 3.44/5 from 9 votes; So Blue is rated 3.81/5 from 574 votes. Choose Sham'n Fashion for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose So Blue for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sham'n Fashion or So Blue?

So Blue lasts longest (So Blue 68/100, Sham'n Fashion 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sham'n Fashion or So Blue?

Sham'n Fashion projects furthest (Sham'n Fashion 69/100, So Blue 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sham'n Fashion and So Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Violet.

Is Sham'n Fashion or So Blue better for summer or winter?

Sham'n Fashion suits daytime wear; So Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sham'n Fashion and So Blue?

Sham'n Fashion has top notes of Orange, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Peach, Plum, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Amber. So Blue has top notes of Fruits, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Sea Notes, Violet and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood.