Fragrance comparison

Shisha vs Estelle

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

3 wins

Shisha

Gulf Orchid

4.008 votes

Rank #54,541 SweetAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Estelle

Badar

4.0030 votes

Rank #13,304 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shisha takes 3 of 4 categories.

Shisha
Choose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Estelle
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Shisha3/4

Estelle1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShishaGulf Orchid

EstelleBadar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

4.00/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

80%Love

0%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityShisha

SillageShisha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value52

Category winnerShishaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

amber92%

mossy84%

honey77%

caramel69%

animalic61%

amber100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

honey69%

musky61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber and honey

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Cotton CandyStar AniseBergamotSaffronPlumMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeJasmineOrris

Base8-12 hrs

AmbergrisHoneyMossBenzoinLabdanum

Top

Heliotrope

Heart

HoneyLabdanumBenzoinStyraxPlum

Base

Guaiac WoodWoody NotesAmbroxanCypriolWhite MuskCaramelVanilla

InformationalShared notesPlum, Heliotrope, Honey and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Shisha, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Spring58

Summer33

Fall92

Winter100

Day70

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 42%Party 36%Casual 15%Work 7%

Men9

Unisex82

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,304

PerfumerMargaux Le Paih Guérin

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerEstelleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gulf Orchid Shisha opens with a rush of caramelized cotton candy, juicy dark plum, and sharp star anise. It smells like stepping into a vibrant outdoor lounge where fruity vapor swirls through crisp night air. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus sparkle of bergamot and mandarin fades. A powdery heart takes over as heli…

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Estelle by Badar is an oriental woody fragrance that balances a powdery heliotrope opening with a rich, resinous heart. Featuring notes of honey, plum, and benzoin, this unisex scent anchors itself in a deep foundation of caramel and guaiac wood. It is a distinct, warm composition for those who appreciate sweet, balsa…

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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, Shisha or Estelle?

Shisha takes 3 of 4 categories. Shisha is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Estelle is rated 4.00/5 from 30 votes. Choose Shisha for a sweet and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Estelle for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shisha or Estelle?

Shisha lasts longest (Shisha 100/100, Estelle 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shisha or Estelle?

Shisha projects furthest (Shisha 100/100, Estelle 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shisha and Estelle smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and honey accords. Common notes include Plum, Heliotrope, Honey and Benzoin.

Is Shisha or Estelle better for summer or winter?

Shisha suits evening wear; Estelle suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shisha and Estelle?

Shisha has top notes of Cotton Candy, Star Anise, Bergamot and Saffron, heart notes of Heliotrope, Jasmine and Orris, a base of Ambergris, Honey, Moss and Benzoin. Estelle has top notes of Heliotrope, heart notes of Honey, Labdanum, Benzoin and Styrax, a base of Guaiac Wood, Woody Notes, Ambroxan and Cypriol.