Fragrance comparison

Shangri-La vs Silky Lotus

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Shangri-La

Studio Girl

4.002 votes

Rank #53,722 FreshPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Silky Lotus

Chaque Jour

3.001 votes

Rank #68,392 FloralAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silky Lotus takes 2 of 3 categories.

Shangri-La
Choose it for a fresh and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Silky Lotus
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Shangri-La1/3

Silky Lotus2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Silky Lotus
Sillage & projection: Silky Lotus
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shangri-La

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shangri-LaStudio Girl

Silky LotusChaque Jour

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

100%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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevitySilky Lotus

SillageSilky Lotus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

aldehydic77%

white floral69%

violet61%

floral100%

aquatic91%

powdery83%

fresh74%

ozonic65%

aldehydic56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both powdery, fresh and aldehydic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotLemon

Heart

Lily of the ValleyVioletRose

Base

BenzoinOakmossMuskVetiverVanilla

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotHyacinth

Heart2-4 hrs

LotusLily of the ValleyViolet

Base5-7 hrs

HeliotropeWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Lily of the Valley and Violet. Durations are only published for Silky Lotus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 37%Date 14%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,722

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#68,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShangri-LaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shangri-La opens with crisp aldehydes fused with sharp bergamot and bright lemon. As the citrus sparkle recedes, soft lily of the valley and powdery violet emerge to cushion the top layer. The base turns grounded and earthy as oakmoss and vetiver take over alongside dry musk, warm vanilla, and resinous benzoin. Launch…

Reviews →

A blast of crisp aldehydes and tart bergamot hits the nose first. It feels cold. Within minutes, watery lotus and dewy hyacinth soften the initial solvent kick, creating an airy pond water freshness reminiscent of high-end floral soap. The scent stays clean and translucent throughout the day. Soft violet and powdery h…

Reviews →

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, Shangri-La or Silky Lotus?

Silky Lotus takes 2 of 3 categories. Shangri-La is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Silky Lotus is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Shangri-La for a fresh and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Silky Lotus for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shangri-La or Silky Lotus?

Silky Lotus lasts longest (Silky Lotus 60/100, Shangri-La 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shangri-La or Silky Lotus?

Silky Lotus projects furthest (Silky Lotus 50/100, Shangri-La 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shangri-La and Silky Lotus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, fresh and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lily of the Valley and Violet.

Is Shangri-La or Silky Lotus better for summer or winter?

Shangri-La suits daytime wear; Silky Lotus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shangri-La and Silky Lotus?

Shangri-La has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Violet and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Oakmoss, Musk and Vetiver. Silky Lotus has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Hyacinth, heart notes of Lotus, Lily of the Valley and Violet, a base of Heliotrope and White Musk.