Fragrance comparison

Shay Rose vs White Castitas

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

5 wins

Shay Rose

Anfasic

3.7929 votes

Rank #49,395 OudRose

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45%scent match

Some overlap

White Castitas

Memoize London

3.6234 votes

Rank #36,458 AmberPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shay Rose takes 5 of 7 categories.

Shay Rose
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
White Castitas
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Shay Rose5/7

White Castitas2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shay RoseAnfasic

White CastitasMemoize London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 31%Had 26%Want 43%

3.62/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 39%Had 12%Want 49%

Category winnerShay RoseRating 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

44%Love

15%Like

9%Ok

24%Dislike

9%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerShay RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityShay Rose

SillageShay Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value38

Category winnerShay RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

rose83%

violet65%

powdery48%

floral30%

amber100%

powdery92%

oud84%

soft spicy77%

sweet69%

rose61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both oud, rose and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet

Heart

Rose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)

Top

VioletLemon

Heart

RoseLicoricePlum

Base

AmberAgarwood (Oud)VanillaSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

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

Spring50

Summer42

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night46

Category winnerWhite CastitasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men7

Unisex50

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,458

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerWhite CastitasHigher 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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White Castitas by Memoize London opens with a sudden burst of sharp lemon and cool violet leaf, giving the first impression an almost medicinal lift. Within minutes, rich dark plum and sweet licorice fusion push through, creating a heavy floral heart alongside classic red rose. As the initial brightness settles, warm …

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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 White Castitas?

Shay Rose takes 5 of 7 categories. Shay Rose is rated 3.79/5 from 29 votes; White Castitas is rated 3.62/5 from 34 votes. Choose Shay Rose for a oud and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose White Castitas for a amber and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shay Rose or White Castitas?

Shay Rose lasts longest (Shay Rose 85/100, White Castitas 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shay Rose or White Castitas?

Shay Rose projects furthest (Shay Rose 75/100, White Castitas 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shay Rose and White Castitas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, rose and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Rose and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Shay Rose or White Castitas better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Shay Rose and White Castitas?

Shay Rose has top notes of Violet, heart notes of Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud). White Castitas has top notes of Violet and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Licorice and Plum, a base of Amber, Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla and Sandalwood.