Fragrance comparison

Shi vs Hemimorphite

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Shi

Papa James

4.205 votes

Rank #52,321 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Hemimorphite

Adleen Haute Parfumerie

5.002 votes

Rank #43,312 FruityAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Shi
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hemimorphite
Choose it for a fruity and almond character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Shi2/4

Hemimorphite2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShiPapa James

HemimorphiteAdleen Haute Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 70%Had 0%Want 30%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityShi

SillageHemimorphite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value50

Category winnerShiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

almond92%

ozonic84%

sweet77%

aquatic69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity 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

RaspberryBergamotTuberoseSaffronApple

Heart

Violet LeavesAlmondLily-of-the-ValleyCedarwoodRose

Base

White MuskPatchouliAmbroxanVanillaLeatherTobaccoAmberOud

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaves, Raspberry, Bergamot and Apple. 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

Spring33

Summer33

Fall33

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,312

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHemimorphiteHigher 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…

Reviews →

Hemimorphite by Adleen Haute Parfumerie is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Hemimorphite was launched in 2024. Top notes are Raspberry, Bergamot, Tuberose, Saffron and Apple; middle notes are Violet Leaves, Almond, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cedarwood and Rose; base notes are White Musk, Patch…

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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 Hemimorphite?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Shi is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Hemimorphite is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Shi for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hemimorphite for a fruity and almond character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shi or Hemimorphite?

Shi lasts longest (Shi 67/100, Hemimorphite 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shi or Hemimorphite?

Hemimorphite projects furthest (Hemimorphite 100/100, Shi 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shi and Hemimorphite smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Violet Leaves, Raspberry, Bergamot and Apple.

Is Shi or Hemimorphite better for summer or winter?

Shi suits daytime wear; Hemimorphite suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shi and Hemimorphite?

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. Hemimorphite has top notes of Raspberry, Bergamot, Tuberose and Saffron, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Almond, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cedarwood, a base of White Musk, Patchouli, Ambroxan and Vanilla.