Fragrance comparison

Shay Rose vs Nefs

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 3,654 ratings analysed

Shay Rose

Anfasic

3.7929 votes

Rank #49,395 OudRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Nefs

Nishane

4.393,625 votes

Rank #5 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nefs takes 5 of 7 categories.

Shay Rose
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Nefs
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Shay Rose2/7

Nefs5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shay RoseAnfasic

NefsNishane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 31%Had 26%Want 43%

4.39/ 5 · 3,625 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNefsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

64%Love

19%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

1,579 votes

Category winnerNefsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNefs

SillageNefs

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value43

Category winnerShay RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

rose83%

violet65%

powdery48%

floral30%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

oud77%

rose69%

honey61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both oud, rose and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet

Heart

Rose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)

Top

HoneySaffronFigVioletSage

Heart

RoseOsmanthusNutmegJasmineGeranium

Base

Agarwood (Oud)WhiskeyVanillaLeatherAmberCinnamonGurjan balsamCedar

InformationalShared notesViolet, Rose and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall43

Winter29

Day80

Night100

Spring40

Summer15

Fall94

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Category winnerShay RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men35

Unisex53

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews808

Category winnerNefsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shay Rose opens with sweet violet petals that settle quickly into a velvety red rose. Deep agarwood sits in the background, anchoring the floral top notes with resinous warmth. It fits best on chilly autumn evenings or inside air-conditioned rooms where the dry woodiness can project without feeling sticky.

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Nishane Nefs opens with an immediate, potent burst of thick honey, bittersweet saffron, and ripe fig. Grounded by a rich amber base, the perfume transforms on skin as dark agarwood and polished leather rise to balance the opening sweetness. Notes of dry cinnamon, cedar, and aged whiskey add a resinous warmth that keep…

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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, Shay Rose or Nefs?

Nefs takes 5 of 7 categories. Shay Rose is rated 3.79/5 from 29 votes; Nefs is rated 4.39/5 from 3,625 votes. Choose Shay Rose for a oud and rose character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Nefs for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shay Rose or Nefs?

Nefs lasts longest (Nefs 93/100, Shay Rose 85/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shay Rose or Nefs?

Nefs projects furthest (Nefs 86/100, Shay Rose 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shay Rose and Nefs smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, rose and floral accords. Common notes include Violet, Rose and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Shay Rose or Nefs better for summer or winter?

For summer, Shay Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Nefs is the stronger pick. Shay Rose suits evening wear; Nefs suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shay Rose and Nefs?

Shay Rose has top notes of Violet, heart notes of Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud). Nefs has top notes of Honey, Saffron, Fig and Violet, heart notes of Rose, Osmanthus, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Whiskey, Vanilla and Leather.