Fragrance comparison

Shem - el- Nessim vs Creation-E Essence de Parfum

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 372 ratings analysed

5 wins

Shem - el- Nessim

Grossmith

4.40334 votes

Rank #1,765 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Creation-E Essence de Parfum

Roja Dove

3.8738 votes

Rank #21,124 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shem - el- Nessim takes 5 of 7 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.
Creation-E Essence de Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Shem - el- Nessim5/7

Creation-E Essence de Parfum2/7

Ratings & consensus: Shem - el- Nessim
Community sentiment: Shem - el- Nessim
Longevity: Shem - el- Nessim
Sillage & projection: Shem - el- Nessim
Value for money: Creation-E Essence de Parfum
Versatility: Creation-E Essence de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shem - el- Nessim

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shem - el- NessimGrossmith

Creation-E Essence de ParfumRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 334 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 55%

3.87/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%

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

42%Love

21%Like

18%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityShem - el- Nessim

SillageShem - el- Nessim

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value24

Category winnerCreation-E Essence de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

white floral77%

floral69%

vanilla61%

citrus100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and vanilla

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemonGeranium

Heart

PeachYlang-YlangNeroliJasmineRose de MaiHeliotrope

Base

VanillaMuskOrrisSandalwoodPatchouliAmbergris

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Shem - el- Nessim, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer39

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer93

Fall93

Winter71

Day100

Night69

Category winnerCreation-E Essence de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex44

Women55

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,765

PerfumerTrevor Nicholl

Launched—

Reviews57

Overall rank#21,124

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Creation-E Essence de Parfum is a peachy floral with a polished, powdery finish and a soft woody vanilla base. It opens bright with citrus, then settles into fuzzy peach, rose, heliotrope and musky orris. On skin, it usually reads elegant, feminine and slightly plush rather than sharp. If you enjoy fruity florals with…

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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 Creation-E Essence de Parfum?

Shem - el- Nessim takes 5 of 7 categories. Shem - el- Nessim is rated 4.40/5 from 334 votes; Creation-E Essence de Parfum is rated 3.87/5 from 38 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 Creation-E Essence de Parfum for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shem - el- Nessim or Creation-E Essence de Parfum?

Shem - el- Nessim lasts longest (Shem - el- Nessim 75/100, Creation-E Essence de Parfum 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shem - el- Nessim or Creation-E Essence de Parfum?

Shem - el- Nessim projects furthest (Shem - el- Nessim 69/100, Creation-E Essence de Parfum 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shem - el- Nessim and Creation-E Essence de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Shem - el- Nessim or Creation-E Essence de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Creation-E Essence de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Shem - el- Nessim is the stronger pick. Shem - el- Nessim suits day or night wear; Creation-E Essence de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shem - el- Nessim and Creation-E Essence de Parfum?

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. Creation-E Essence de Parfum has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Geranium, heart notes of Peach, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Orris and Sandalwood.