Fragrance comparison

Shem - el- Nessim vs Ti Amo

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 955 ratings analysed

Shem - el- Nessim

Grossmith

4.40334 votes

Rank #1,765 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ti Amo

Roja Dove

4.21621 votes

Rank #784 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ti Amo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Shem - el- Nessim
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ti Amo
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Shem - el- Nessim3/7

Ti Amo4/7

Ratings & consensus: Shem - el- Nessim
Community sentiment: Shem - el- Nessim
Longevity: Ti Amo
Sillage & projection: Ti Amo
Value for money: Ti Amo
Versatility: Shem - el- Nessim
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ti Amo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shem - el- NessimGrossmith

Ti AmoRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 334 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 55%

4.21/ 5 · 621 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

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

58%Love

27%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

344 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityTi Amo

SillageTi Amo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value36

Category winnerTi AmoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

white floral77%

floral69%

vanilla61%

powdery100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match51%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 OrangeBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangHeliotropePineappleOrange BlossomJasmineRoseNeroliLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CacaoVanillaOrris RootSandalwoodTonka BeanGingerPink PepperAmbergris

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang. 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

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerShem - el- NessimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex44

Women55

Men8

Unisex50

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,765

PerfumerTrevor Nicholl

Launched—

Reviews57

Overall rank#784

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews116

Category winnerTi AmoHigher 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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Ti Amo opens as a creamy, powdery floral with ylang-ylang, orange blossom and a soft citrus lift, then settles into cocoa, vanilla, orris and warm woods. It reads rich, romantic and slightly old-world rather than playful gourmand. This suits someone who enjoys texture over freshness. Expect a dense, polished scent wit…

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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 Ti Amo?

Ti Amo takes 4 of 7 categories. Shem - el- Nessim is rated 4.40/5 from 334 votes; Ti Amo is rated 4.21/5 from 621 votes. Choose Shem - el- Nessim for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ti Amo for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Shem - el- Nessim or Ti Amo?

Ti Amo lasts longest (Ti Amo 84/100, Shem - el- Nessim 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shem - el- Nessim or Ti Amo?

Ti Amo projects furthest (Ti Amo 73/100, Shem - el- Nessim 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shem - el- Nessim and Ti Amo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Shem - el- Nessim or Ti Amo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Shem - el- Nessim and Ti Amo?

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. Ti Amo has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope, Pineapple and Orange Blossom, a base of Cacao, Vanilla, Orris Root and Sandalwood.