Fragrance comparison

Shi vs Fleur De Marbre

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

Shi

Papa James

4.205 votes

Rank #52,321 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Fleur De Marbre

Noble Royale

4.1179 votes

Rank #11,867 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleur De Marbre takes 3 of 4 categories.

Shi
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fleur De Marbre
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Shi1/4

Fleur De Marbre3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fleur De Marbre
Sillage & projection: Fleur De Marbre
Value for money: Shi
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fleur De Marbre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShiPapa James

Fleur De MarbreNoble Royale

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 70%Had 0%Want 30%

4.11/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

34%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityFleur De Marbre

SillageFleur De Marbre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value33

Category winnerShiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

woody92%

tuberose84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Violet LeavesRaspberryBergamotApricotLemonApplePear

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseJasmineFreesiaRose

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisVanillaCypressMusk

Top

Orange BlossomCypressOrangeAppleBergamot

Heart

TuberoseRaspberryYlang-YlangJasmineOrris RootGeraniumLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaSandalwoodHeliotropeWhite MuskCedarAmbergrisPatchouliLeather

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Bergamot, Apple and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Shi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night47

Spring89

Summer89

Fall100

Winter61

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 20%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,867

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerFleur De MarbreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shi by Papa James launches with a crisp snap of violet leaves, tart bergamot, and juicy apricot. The initial alcohol rush fades within three minutes. Then, a lush heart of tuberose, white jasmine, and freesia takes over without feeling heavy. You get clean sweetness rather than sticky syrup. As it settles onto skin, c…

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Noble Royale Fleur De Marbre centers on a dense, creamy tuberose cut with green cypress and bright orange blossom. It opens with sharp citrus and green needles before settling into a rich, powdery floral heart grounded by sandalwood and white musk. Wear it during spring mornings or cool autumn afternoons when you want…

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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, Shi or Fleur De Marbre?

Fleur De Marbre takes 3 of 4 categories. Shi is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Fleur De Marbre is rated 4.11/5 from 79 votes. Choose Shi for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fleur De Marbre for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shi or Fleur De Marbre?

Fleur De Marbre lasts longest (Fleur De Marbre 74/100, Shi 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shi or Fleur De Marbre?

Fleur De Marbre projects furthest (Fleur De Marbre 67/100, Shi 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shi and Fleur De Marbre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Bergamot, Apple and Tuberose.

Is Shi or Fleur De Marbre better for summer or winter?

Shi suits daytime wear; Fleur De Marbre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shi and Fleur De Marbre?

Shi has top notes of Violet Leaves, Raspberry, Bergamot and Apricot, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Freesia and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ambergris and Vanilla. Fleur De Marbre has top notes of Orange Blossom, Cypress, Orange and Apple, heart notes of Tuberose, Raspberry, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Heliotrope and White Musk.