Fragrance comparison

Shanghai Shades vs Tiger’s Bleu Tux

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

Shanghai Shades

Destino Paris

4.388 votes

Rank #21,657 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Tiger’s Bleu Tux

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #51,216 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Shanghai Shades
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tiger’s Bleu Tux
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration.

Shanghai Shades1/2

Tiger’s Bleu Tux1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tiger’s Bleu Tux
Fragranxe ranking: Shanghai Shades

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shanghai ShadesDestino Paris

Tiger’s Bleu TuxThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 28%Had 5%Want 67%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

amber69%

white floral61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

patchouli69%

violet61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VioletRoseAmbergrisBergamotJasminePatchouliCorianderBlack PepperVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

GrapefruitPatchouliVioletCorianderAmbergrisGingerLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine SambacBlack PepperPink PepperVanillaVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTiger’s Bleu TuxLongest dry-down: 7-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer43

Fall100

Winter86

Day71

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex11

Women33

Date 32%Work 26%Casual 23%Party 20%

Not enough votes yet

Work 28%Casual 27%Date 26%Party 19%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,657

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#51,216

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShanghai ShadesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shanghai Shades by Destino Paris opens with a burst of bright bergamot and cracked black pepper before settling into an earthy, semi-sweet floral core. Violet takes center stage here, lending a clean, powdery texture that balances against velvety rose and rich vanilla. The spice from coriander gives the fragrance an e…

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Tiger’s Bleu Tux by The Dua Brand brings together three iconic masculine profiles into a single potent spray. The opening pops with tart grapefruit, crisp Sicilian lemon, and cool spearmint, delivering the immediate punch of a luxury sports club citrus. As the sharp fruit settles, warm ginger and rich cedarwood mingle…

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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, Shanghai Shades or Tiger’s Bleu Tux?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Shanghai Shades is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Tiger’s Bleu Tux is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Shanghai Shades for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tiger’s Bleu Tux for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration.

Do Shanghai Shades and Tiger’s Bleu Tux smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Violet, Ambergris, Patchouli and Coriander.

Is Shanghai Shades or Tiger’s Bleu Tux better for summer or winter?

Shanghai Shades suits evening wear; Tiger’s Bleu Tux suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shanghai Shades and Tiger’s Bleu Tux?

Shanghai Shades features Violet, Rose, Ambergris, Bergamot and Jasmine. Tiger’s Bleu Tux features Grapefruit, Patchouli, Violet, Coriander and Ambergris.