Fragrance comparison

Shambhala vs Ytzma

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 154 ratings analysed

Shambhala

Grisiau

4.009 votes

Rank #42,793 FreshFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ytzma

Royal Crown

4.18145 votes

Rank #7,394 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ytzma takes 4 of 5 categories.

Shambhala
Choose it for a fresh and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Ytzma
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Shambhala1/5

Ytzma4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShambhalaGrisiau

YtzmaRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 11%Had 3%Want 86%

4.18/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

56%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

51%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

145 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityYtzma

SillageYtzma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value27

Category winnerShambhalaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

floral91%

citrus83%

ozonic74%

woody65%

green56%

woody100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

floral61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

Mountain AirCitron

Heart2 to 3 hours

NeroliTea LeafLotusCypress

Base3 to 5 hours

Nag ChampaSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Oakmoss

Top15-30 mins

Dried FruitsMandarin OrangeNutmegBlack PepperCalabrian bergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Peach BlossomMagnoliaOrange BlossomMoroccan Rose

Base8-12 hrs

TobaccoCypressCastoreumSandalwoodVanilla AbsoluteAmbergrisVetiverPatchouli

Category winnerYtzmaLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter88

Day72

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men42

Unisex45

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,793

PerfumerRoger Howell

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#7,394

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerYtzmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shambhala by Grisiau brings a crisp, elevated atmosphere into a grounding resinous base. The opening reveals brisk mountain air and tangy citron, producing a clean, breezy sparkle that feels open and brisk. As the initial brightness settles, the heart introduces calming tea leaf, dewy lotus, neroli, and woody cypress.…

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Royal Crown Ytzma smells like a plush leather jacket stuffed with sweet dried fruits, shaved nutmeg, and aromatic pipe tobacco. Created by Antonio Visconti, this extrait opens with a quick splash of bergamot and lemon before setting into a rich swirl of peach blossom, dark woods, and warm spices. Rather than hitting y…

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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, Shambhala or Ytzma?

Ytzma takes 4 of 5 categories. Shambhala is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Ytzma is rated 4.18/5 from 145 votes. Choose Shambhala for a fresh and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Ytzma for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shambhala or Ytzma?

Ytzma lasts longest (Ytzma 77/100, Shambhala 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shambhala or Ytzma?

Ytzma projects furthest (Ytzma 70/100, Shambhala 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shambhala and Ytzma smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Cypress, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Shambhala or Ytzma better for summer or winter?

Shambhala suits day or night wear; Ytzma suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shambhala and Ytzma?

Shambhala has top notes of Mountain Air and Citron, heart notes of Neroli, Tea Leaf, Lotus and Cypress, a base of Nag Champa, Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud) and Oakmoss. Ytzma has top notes of Dried Fruits, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Black Pepper, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Peach Blossom, Magnolia and Orange Blossom, a base of Tobacco, Cypress, Castoreum and Sandalwood.