Fragrance comparison

Shomal vs Regia 1928

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 121 ratings analysed

2 wins

Shomal

Botanicae

3.87119 votes

Rank #16,373 GreenPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Regia 1928

Regia

4.502 votes

Rank #57,675 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shomal takes 2 of 3 categories.

Shomal
Choose it for a green and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Regia 1928
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Shomal2/3

Regia 19281/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shomal
Sillage & projection: Regia 1928
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shomal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShomalBotanicae

Regia 1928Regia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 51%Had 14%Want 35%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 7%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

40%Like

21%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

119 votes

50%Love

50%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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityShomal

SillageRegia 1928

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

patchouli92%

earthy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

citrus86%

woody72%

powdery58%

floral44%

sweet30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green TeaHyacinthMandarin

Heart

PatchouliJasmineSaffron

Base

VanillaOakmossAmber

Top

Orange BlossomHyacinth

Heart

JasmineRoseIris Flower

Base

OakmossPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Patchouli, Jasmine and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer76

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex58

Women16

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#57,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShomalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Botanicae Shomal opens with a bright flash of mandarin orange and crisp green tea before settling into a cool, grassy hyacinth. The heart introduces earthy patchouli, clean jasmine, and a touch of dry saffron. It fits crisp spring mornings, casual office wear, and breezy weekend walks, clinging to cotton shirts with a…

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Regia 1928 by Regia is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Regia 1928 was launched in 2015. Top notes are Orange Blossom and Hyacinth; middle notes are Jasmine, Rose and Iris Flower; base notes are Oakmoss, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Vanilla. It opens with Orange Blossom, Hyacinth. The heart moves into Ja…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Shomal or Regia 1928?

Shomal takes 2 of 3 categories. Shomal is rated 3.87/5 from 119 votes; Regia 1928 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Shomal for a green and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Regia 1928 for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shomal or Regia 1928?

Shomal lasts longest (Shomal 66/100, Regia 1928 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shomal or Regia 1928?

Regia 1928 projects furthest (Regia 1928 75/100, Shomal 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shomal and Regia 1928 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Patchouli, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Shomal or Regia 1928 better for summer or winter?

Regia 1928 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shomal and Regia 1928?

Shomal has top notes of Green Tea, Hyacinth and Mandarin, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Saffron, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss and Amber. Regia 1928 has top notes of Orange Blossom and Hyacinth, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Iris Flower, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk.