Fragrance comparison

Shem - el- Nessim vs Apres l'Ondee

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,713 ratings analysed

7 wins

Shem - el- Nessim

Grossmith

4.40334 votes

Rank #1,765 PowderyWoody

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64%scent match

Closely related

Apres l'Ondee

Guerlain

4.292,379 votes

Rank #2,931 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shem - el- Nessim takes 7 of 8 categories.

Shem - el- Nessim
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Apres l'Ondee
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Shem - el- Nessim7/8

Apres l'Ondee1/8

Ratings & consensus: Shem - el- Nessim
Community sentiment: Shem - el- Nessim
Longevity: Shem - el- Nessim
Sillage & projection: Shem - el- Nessim
Value for money: Apres l'Ondee
Versatility: Shem - el- Nessim
Note pyramid (duration): Shem - el- Nessim
Fragranxe ranking: Shem - el- Nessim

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shem - el- NessimGrossmith

Apres l'OndeeGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 334 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 55%

4.29/ 5 · 2,379 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

Category winnerShem - el- NessimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

27%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

334 votes

53%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

2,379 votes

Category winnerShem - el- NessimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityShem - el- Nessim

SillageShem - el- Nessim

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value50

Category winnerApres l'OndeeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

white floral77%

floral69%

vanilla61%

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

iris77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both powdery, woody and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

NeroliBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

Orris RootYlang-YlangJasmineGeraniumRose

Base6 to 8 hours

HeliotropeSandalwoodPatchouliCedarMuskVanilla

Top15 to 30 minutes

AniseCassiaNeroliBergamotLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletOrris RootMimosaCarnationSandalwoodRoseYlang-YlangVetiver

Base2 to 3 hours

IrisHeliotropeVanillaMuskBenzoinStyraxAmber

Category winnerShem - el- NessimLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer39

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer58

Fall45

Winter23

Day100

Night24

Category winnerShem - el- NessimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex44

Women55

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,765

PerfumerTrevor Nicholl

Launched—

Reviews57

Overall rank#2,931

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerShem - el- NessimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shem - el- Nessim opens with a brisk splash of bergamot and neroli before revealing a dense heart of powdery orris root, rose, and ylang-ylang. The scent feels like stepping into a classic boudoir from the early twentieth century, where cosmetic powders and fresh blossoms mingle on polished wood. As the initial bright…

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Guerlain Apres l'Ondee smells like a pale spring garden after a cool rain shower. It opens with an unusual burst of herbal anise and bright neroli, paired with touches of bergamot and lemon. As the citrus settles, powdery violet and earthy iris root step forward, accompanied by soft yellow mimosa and spicy carnation. …

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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, Shem - el- Nessim or Apres l'Ondee?

Shem - el- Nessim takes 7 of 8 categories. Shem - el- Nessim is rated 4.40/5 from 334 votes; Apres l'Ondee is rated 4.29/5 from 2,379 votes. Choose Shem - el- Nessim for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Apres l'Ondee for a powdery and violet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shem - el- Nessim or Apres l'Ondee?

Shem - el- Nessim lasts longest (Shem - el- Nessim 75/100, Apres l'Ondee 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shem - el- Nessim or Apres l'Ondee?

Shem - el- Nessim projects furthest (Shem - el- Nessim 69/100, Apres l'Ondee 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shem - el- Nessim and Apres l'Ondee smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and iris accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Shem - el- Nessim or Apres l'Ondee better for summer or winter?

For summer, Apres l'Ondee is the stronger pick. For winter, Shem - el- Nessim is the stronger pick. Shem - el- Nessim suits day or night wear; Apres l'Ondee suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shem - el- Nessim and Apres l'Ondee?

Shem - el- Nessim has top notes of Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Heliotrope, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedar. Apres l'Ondee has top notes of Anise, Cassia, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Orris Root, Mimosa and Carnation, a base of Iris, Heliotrope, Vanilla and Musk.