Fragrance comparison

Shem vs QATAR 22

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 472 ratings analysed

4 wins

Shem

Nishane

4.06447 votes

Rank #1,955 AromaticRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

80%scent match

Very similar

QATAR 22

Athena Fragrances

4.2025 votes

Rank #31,161 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shem takes 4 of 7 categories.

Shem
Choose it for a aromatic and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in winter.
QATAR 22
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Shem4/7

QATAR 223/7

Ratings & consensus: Shem
Community sentiment: QATAR 22
Longevity: Shem
Sillage & projection: QATAR 22
Value for money: QATAR 22
Versatility: Shem
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shem

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShemNishane

QATAR 22Athena Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 447 votes

Have 46%Had 9%Want 46%

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 54%Had 8%Want 38%

Category winnerShemRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

21%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

447 votes

48%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerQATAR 22Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityShem

SillageQATAR 22

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value78

Category winnerQATAR 22Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

rose92%

woody84%

earthy77%

leather69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

leather77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

Scent match80%Very similar · both aromatic, woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Turkish RoseGeraniumCardamom

Heart

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaOsmanthusAmber

Base

LeatherVetiverelemi

Top

Turkish RoseGeraniumCardamomGreen Apple

Heart

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberOsmanthus

Base

elemiLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Geranium, Cardamom and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer20

Fall97

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer13

Fall75

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerShemMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex43

Women6

Men43

Unisex48

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,955

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews69

Overall rank#31,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShemHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shem by Nishane is a heavy oriental floral fragrance built around a sharp contrast of dark Turkish rose, bitter cypriol oil, and rugged leather. Formulated as an extrait de parfum by Lucas Sieuzac, it opens with a medicinal burst of cardamom and geranium before settling into a warm base of amber, vetiver, and elemi. D…

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QATAR 22 opens with a sharp burst of crisp green apple and crushed cardamom before revealing a dark, resinous heart. Turkish rose and bitter geranium cut through the initial spice, introducing a floral tension that prevents the composition from turning overly heavy. As the top notes settle, smoky cypriol oil and dry n…

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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, Shem or QATAR 22?

Shem takes 4 of 7 categories. Shem is rated 4.06/5 from 447 votes; QATAR 22 is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes. Choose Shem for a aromatic and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in winter. Choose QATAR 22 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shem or QATAR 22?

Shem lasts longest (Shem 88/100, QATAR 22 85/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shem or QATAR 22?

QATAR 22 projects furthest (QATAR 22 80/100, Shem 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shem and QATAR 22 smell similar?

Very similar: a 80% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Geranium, Cardamom and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Shem or QATAR 22 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Shem is the stronger pick. For winter, Shem is the stronger pick. QATAR 22 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shem and QATAR 22?

Shem has top notes of Turkish Rose, Geranium and Cardamom, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Osmanthus and Amber, a base of Leather, Vetiver and elemi. QATAR 22 has top notes of Turkish Rose, Geranium, Cardamom and Green Apple, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Amber and Osmanthus, a base of elemi, Leather and Vetiver.