Fragrance comparison

Shell vs Via

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 106 ratings analysed

Shell

Seajewels

4.449 votes

Rank #37,386 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Via

Lanvin

4.1497 votes

Rank #9,173 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Via 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.
Via
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Shell1/4

Via3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShellSeajewels

ViaLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

4.14/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%

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

41%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityVia

SillageVia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value61

Category winnerShellBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral90%

powdery80%

woody70%

green60%

soft spicy50%

woody100%

green92%

powdery84%

yellow floral77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and green

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

AldehydesGreen NotesBergamotVioletAmalfi Lemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossVetiverSandalwoodAmberVirginia CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Green Notes, 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

Summer33

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night68

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men8

Unisex46

Women46

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,386

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#9,173

PerfumerJacques Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerViaHigher 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…

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Via Lanvin is a definitive 1970s floral green fragrance that balances sharp aldehydes with deep, resinous florals. It opens with a bracing citrus-green hit, settling into a complex, smoky heart of narcissus and orris root. This vintage classic suits those who enjoy powdery, earthy compositions with a sophisticated, ma…

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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 Via?

Via takes 3 of 4 categories. Shell is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; Via is rated 4.14/5 from 97 votes. Choose Shell for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Via for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shell or Via?

Via lasts longest (Via 72/100, Shell 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shell or Via?

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

Do Shell and Via smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Green Notes, Jasmine and Carnation.

Is Shell or Via better for summer or winter?

Shell suits daytime wear; Via suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shell and Via?

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. Via has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Bergamot and Violet, heart notes of Narcissus, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber.