Fragrance comparison

Shamballa for Woman vs Vibrant Violet

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

2 wins

Shamballa for Woman

Andre Sinan

4.001 votes

Rank #67,541 FloralWoody

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65%scent match

Closely related

Vibrant Violet

Massimo Dutti

4.0018 votes

Rank #52,349 VioletPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shamballa for Woman takes 2 of 3 categories.

Shamballa for Woman
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vibrant Violet
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Shamballa for Woman2/3

Vibrant Violet1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shamballa for WomanAndre Sinan

Vibrant VioletMassimo Dutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

28%Love

56%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShamballa for Woman

SillageShamballa for Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value73

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

violet100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

woody77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotWatermelonBlack Currant

Heart

LilacRoseVioletJasmineCyclamenOrange BlossomPeachPlum

Base

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliAmberVanillaMusk

Top

Black CurrantMandarinBergamot

Heart

VioletJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberCashmeran

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Violet and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Spring78

Summer11

Fall100

Winter67

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men13

Unisex0

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,349

PerfumerDalia Izem

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVibrant VioletHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Andre Sinan Shamballa for Woman balances crisp top notes like watermelon and lemon with a deep, resinous cedar base. This fragrance wears best during transitional autumn days when the air carries a slight chill. It offers a unique alternative to typical sweet floral scents, presenting a dusty, spicy violet heart that …

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Massimo Dutti Vibrant Violet opens with bright mandarin and sharp blackcurrant before settling into soft violet petals. A base of sandalwood and cashmeran gives the floral heart a smooth, woody foundation. It wears comfortably during spring office days or weekend errands, offering a clean floral footprint without feel…

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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, Shamballa for Woman or Vibrant Violet?

Shamballa for Woman takes 2 of 3 categories. Shamballa for Woman is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Vibrant Violet is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes. Choose Shamballa for Woman for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vibrant Violet for a violet and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shamballa for Woman or Vibrant Violet?

Shamballa for Woman lasts longest (Shamballa for Woman 80/100, Vibrant Violet 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shamballa for Woman or Vibrant Violet?

Shamballa for Woman projects furthest (Shamballa for Woman 75/100, Vibrant Violet 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shamballa for Woman and Vibrant Violet smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Shamballa for Woman or Vibrant Violet better for summer or winter?

Shamballa for Woman suits evening wear; Vibrant Violet suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shamballa for Woman and Vibrant Violet?

Shamballa for Woman has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Watermelon and Black Currant, heart notes of Lilac, Rose, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli and Amber. Vibrant Violet has top notes of Black Currant, Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Cashmeran.