Fragrance comparison

Shisha vs Pierre de Velay Amour

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

3 wins

Shisha

Gulf Orchid

4.008 votes

Rank #54,541 SweetAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Pierre de Velay Amour

Roja Dove

4.2025 votes

Rank #20,043 PowderyWoody

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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.
Pierre de Velay Amour
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Shisha3/4

Pierre de Velay Amour1/4

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: Pierre de Velay Amour

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShishaGulf Orchid

Pierre de Velay AmourRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 58%

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

48%Love

32%Like

16%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityShisha

SillageShisha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value22

Category winnerShishaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

amber92%

mossy84%

honey77%

caramel69%

animalic61%

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

violet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both amber

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

Kaffir LimeBergamot

Heart

VioletHeliotropeRoseYlang-YlangOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

MossBenzoinPapyrusVanillaTolu BalsamPatchouliSaffronCistus Incanus

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Saffron, Heliotrope and Jasmine. 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

Spring100

Summer45

Fall82

Winter55

Day100

Night78

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,043

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerPierre de Velay AmourHigher 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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A plush, powdery chypre built around violet, ylang-ylang, moss and a dry, unsweetened vanilla. Pierre de Velay Amour opens with a faint citrus sparkle, then quickly turns creamy, floral and softly vintage in mood. On skin, it usually feels elegant rather than loud, with woody amber depth and a refined powder cloud. Th…

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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 Pierre de Velay Amour?

Shisha takes 3 of 4 categories. Shisha is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Pierre de Velay Amour is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes. Choose Shisha for a sweet and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pierre de Velay Amour for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shisha or Pierre de Velay Amour?

Shisha lasts longest (Shisha 100/100, Pierre de Velay Amour 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shisha or Pierre de Velay Amour?

Shisha projects furthest (Shisha 100/100, Pierre de Velay Amour 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shisha and Pierre de Velay Amour smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Saffron, Heliotrope and Jasmine.

Is Shisha or Pierre de Velay Amour better for summer or winter?

Shisha suits evening wear; Pierre de Velay Amour suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shisha and Pierre de Velay Amour?

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. Pierre de Velay Amour has top notes of Kaffir Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Heliotrope, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Moss, Benzoin, Papyrus and Vanilla.