Fragrance comparison

Shambala vs Sofia

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

2 wins

Shambala

Auphorie

4.5332 votes

Rank #28,886 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Sofia

Maison Anthony Marmin

4.673 votes

Rank #51,065 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shambala takes 2 of 3 categories.

Shambala
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Sofia
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Shambala2/3

Sofia1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShambalaAuphorie

SofiaMaison Anthony Marmin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 15%Had 4%Want 81%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

72%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevitySofia

SillageShambala

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

rose70%

balsamic60%

smoky50%

powdery100%

woody91%

amber83%

musky74%

rose65%

white floral56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, woody and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseJasmine

Heart

IncenseSandalwoodMyrhhCedarOlibanumNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Agarwood (Oud)

Base

AmberMusk

Notes

SandalwoodOlibanumFrench RoseJasminePowdery NotesMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer62

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,886

PerfumerEugene Au

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,065

PerfumerAnthony Abdul Karim Marmin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShambalaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shambala by Auphorie is a complex oriental fragrance that uses night-blooming jasmine and rose to cut through a deep, smoky Tibetan incense accord. Featuring rare ingredients like jatamansi and Himalayan fossilized amber, it creates a warm, meditative aura. This perfume is intended for individuals who seek a non-tradi…

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Sofia by Maison Anthony Marmin offers a rich, Middle Eastern-inspired profile. Centered on sandalwood, olibanum, and French rose, this fragrance relies on a base of powdery white musk for depth. It functions as a bold unisex option, ideal for those who prefer heavy, resinous, and floral profiles that feel opulent and …

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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, Shambala or Sofia?

Shambala takes 2 of 3 categories. Shambala is rated 4.53/5 from 32 votes; Sofia is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Shambala for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Sofia for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shambala or Sofia?

Sofia lasts longest (Sofia 100/100, Shambala 91/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shambala or Sofia?

Projection is very close: Shambala 76/100, Sofia 75/100 for sillage.

Do Shambala and Sofia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Olibanum.

Is Shambala or Sofia better for summer or winter?

Shambala suits day or night wear; Sofia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shambala and Sofia?

Shambala has top notes of Rose and Jasmine, heart notes of Incense, Sandalwood, Myrhh and Cedar, a base of Amber and Musk. Sofia features Sandalwood, Olibanum, French Rose, Jasmine and Powdery Notes.