Fragrance comparison

Shell vs Robe d'Un Soir

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 84 ratings analysed

Shell

Seajewels

4.449 votes

Rank #37,386 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Robe d'Un Soir

Carven

4.2975 votes

Rank #14,792 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Robe d'Un Soir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Shell
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Robe d'Un Soir
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Shell1/4

Robe d'Un Soir3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Robe d'Un Soir
Sillage & projection: Robe d'Un Soir
Value for money: Shell
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Robe d'Un Soir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShellSeajewels

Robe d'Un SoirCarven

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

4.29/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 45%Had 16%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

45%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityRobe d'Un Soir

SillageRobe d'Un Soir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerShellBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral90%

powdery80%

woody70%

green60%

soft spicy50%

woody100%

white floral92%

floral84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both white floral, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGreen Notes

Heart

LilyJasmineCarnationYlang-YlangRoseViolet

Base

MuskVirginia CedarAmberVanille

Top

AldehydesNeroliPeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangLilyJasmineOrris RootRoseCarnation

Base

VetyverVirginia CedarBenzoinSandalwoodVanilleAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lily, Jasmine and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall60

Winter20

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer30

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,386

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#14,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerRobe d'Un SoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shell by Seajewels is a soft, powdery floral fragrance designed for daily wear. It opens with bright bergamot and green notes, settling into a classic, lily-forward heart. The base of musk, amber, and vanille grounds this gentle scent, making it an ideal choice for a casual spring afternoon in the office or a quiet mo…

Reviews →

Carven created Robe d'Un Soir in 1947 as a refined floral aldehyde composition for evening wear. The opening hits immediately with sharp aldehydes, bitter neroli, and juicy mandarin orange, giving off an initial burst of luxury bath soap freshness. As the top notes settle, the heart reveals velvety ylang-ylang, crisp …

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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 Robe d'Un Soir?

Robe d'Un Soir takes 3 of 4 categories. Shell is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; Robe d'Un Soir is rated 4.29/5 from 75 votes. Choose Shell for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Robe d'Un Soir for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shell or Robe d'Un Soir?

Robe d'Un Soir lasts longest (Robe d'Un Soir 71/100, Shell 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shell or Robe d'Un Soir?

Robe d'Un Soir projects furthest (Robe d'Un Soir 66/100, Shell 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shell and Robe d'Un Soir smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily, Jasmine and Carnation.

Is Shell or Robe d'Un Soir better for summer or winter?

Shell suits daytime wear; Robe d'Un Soir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shell and Robe d'Un Soir?

Shell has top notes of Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar, Amber and Vanille. Robe d'Un Soir has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Lily, Jasmine and Orris Root, a base of Vetyver, Virginia Cedar, Benzoin and Sandalwood.