Fragrance comparison

Shem - el- Nessim vs Pasticcio

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 518 ratings analysed

5 wins

Shem - el- Nessim

Grossmith

4.40334 votes

Rank #1,765 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Pasticcio

Sospiro Perfumes

4.17184 votes

Rank #4,722 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shem - el- Nessim takes 5 of 8 categories.

Shem - el- Nessim
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Pasticcio
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Shem - el- Nessim5/8

Pasticcio2/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shem - el- NessimGrossmith

PasticcioSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 334 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 55%

4.17/ 5 · 184 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%

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

57%Love

22%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

184 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageShem - el- Nessim

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value36

Category winnerPasticcioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

white floral77%

floral69%

vanilla61%

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

floral77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match60%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

Top15-30 mins

Currant budsHyacinthGreen NotesBergamotOrange BlossomNasturtiumRoseHawthorn

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootVioletLimeJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangLily

Base8-12 hrs

SandalwoodCedarMuskIrisAmberOakmossHeliotrope

Category winnerPasticcioLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer39

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day100

Night81

Category winnerShem - el- NessimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex44

Women55

Men32

Unisex50

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,765

PerfumerTrevor Nicholl

Launched—

Reviews57

Overall rank#4,722

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews36

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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Sospiro Pasticcio opens with an assertive flash of crisp green notes, tangy bergamot, and zesty currant buds that immediately wake up the senses. As that brisk herbal opening softens over the first half hour, a powdery heart of velvety orris root, violet petals, and creamy jasmine takes center stage. The long dry-down…

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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 Pasticcio?

Shem - el- Nessim takes 5 of 8 categories. Shem - el- Nessim is rated 4.40/5 from 334 votes; Pasticcio is rated 4.17/5 from 184 votes. Choose Shem - el- Nessim for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Pasticcio for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shem - el- Nessim or Pasticcio?

They last about the same: Shem - el- Nessim 75/100, Pasticcio 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Shem - el- Nessim or Pasticcio?

Shem - el- Nessim projects furthest (Shem - el- Nessim 69/100, Pasticcio 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shem - el- Nessim and Pasticcio smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and iris accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Shem - el- Nessim or Pasticcio better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Shem - el- Nessim and Pasticcio?

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. Pasticcio has top notes of Currant buds, Hyacinth, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, Violet, Lime and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and Iris.