Fragrance comparison

Shell vs West Side

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,009 ratings analysed

Shell

ASAMA Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #50,472 RoseFloral

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82%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

West Side

Bond No 9

3.781,008 votes

Rank #5,844 RoseFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

West Side takes 3 of 3 categories.

Shell
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
West Side
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Shell0/3

West Side3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShellASAMA Perfumes

West SideBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.78/ 5 · 1,008 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

43%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

861 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityWest Side

SillageWest Side

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value35

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral92%

vanilla84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

woody61%

rose100%

floral92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match82%Very similar · both rose, floral and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosePeonyYlang-Ylang

Heart

SandalwoodAmbergris

Base

VanillaMusk

Notes

RosePeonyVanillaAmberMuskYlang-YlangSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, Peony, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter83

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men3

Unisex38

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,472

PerfumerAbdulwahab Mohammed Al Refai, Ahmed Mohammed Al Refai

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,844

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerWest SideHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shell is a rose-led floral that softens quickly into creamy sandalwood, vanilla, and clean musk. The opening suggests fresh petals with a slightly powdery texture, while the dry-down looks smoother, warmer, and more comforting than sharp. It reads feminine, polished, and fairly easy to wear if you enjoy floral perfume…

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West Side is a plush rose floral with a powdery, creamy finish. Rose and peony lead, ylang-ylang adds warmth, and the dry-down settles into vanilla, sandalwood, amber, and musk. It usually reads romantic, smooth, and slightly dressy rather than airy or sharp. If you enjoy sweet rose perfumes with a soft woody base and…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Shell or West Side?

West Side takes 3 of 3 categories. Shell is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; West Side is rated 3.78/5 from 1,008 votes. Choose Shell for a rose and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose West Side for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Shell or West Side?

West Side lasts longest (West Side 75/100, Shell 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shell or West Side?

West Side projects furthest (West Side 66/100, Shell 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shell and West Side smell similar?

Very similar: a 82% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Rose, Peony, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood.

Is Shell or West Side better for summer or winter?

Shell suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shell and West Side?

Shell has top notes of Rose, Peony and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Sandalwood and Ambergris, a base of Vanilla and Musk. West Side features Rose, Peony, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.