Fragrance comparison

Shozan Black vs Oshi

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

4 wins

Shozan Black

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

4.4212 votes

Rank #51,490 FloralWoody

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63%scent match

Closely related

Oshi

Bi-es

2.9330 votes

Rank #60,008 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shozan Black takes 4 of 4 categories.

Shozan Black
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Oshi
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Shozan Black4/4

Oshi0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shozan BlackPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

OshiBi-es

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 2%Had 38%Want 60%

2.93/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 28%Had 23%Want 50%

Category winnerShozan BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

7%Love

37%Like

0%Ok

57%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate48

Category winners

LongevityShozan Black

SillageShozan Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

warm spicy74%

powdery65%

citrus56%

floral100%

powdery88%

fresh77%

woody65%

fresh spicy53%

white floral42%

Scent match63%Closely related · both floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LitchiFreesiaWatery Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

MagnoliaPepperGinger

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodCedarWhite Musk

Top

FreesiaLitchiPeonyPepper

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaViolet Root

Base

Powdery NotesCedarWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Freesia, Magnolia and Pepper. Durations are only published for Shozan Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring40

Summer100

Fall60

Winter20

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,490

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,008

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerShozan BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shozan Black by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a floral woody musk fragrance built on an airy, crisp contrast. It opens with juicy litchi fruit, delicate freesia, and refreshing watery notes that feel clean and dewy. As the top notes settle, a distinct spicy core emerges through sharp pepper and warm ginger alongside …

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Oshi by Bi-es is a bright floral woody musk designed for women. It opens with sharp freesia and sweet litchi before grounding itself in lily-of-the-valley and soft white musk. The fragrance offers an approachable, casual feel that works well for daytime wear during the spring months. It is an easy-to-grasp scent that …

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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, Shozan Black or Oshi?

Shozan Black takes 4 of 4 categories. Shozan Black is rated 4.42/5 from 12 votes; Oshi is rated 2.93/5 from 30 votes. Choose Shozan Black for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Oshi for a floral and powdery character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shozan Black or Oshi?

Shozan Black lasts longest (Shozan Black 60/100, Oshi 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shozan Black or Oshi?

Shozan Black projects furthest (Shozan Black 75/100, Oshi 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shozan Black and Oshi smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Litchi, Freesia, Magnolia and Pepper.

Is Shozan Black or Oshi better for summer or winter?

Shozan Black suits day or night wear; Oshi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shozan Black and Oshi?

Shozan Black has top notes of Litchi, Freesia and Watery Notes, heart notes of Magnolia, Pepper and Ginger, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and White Musk. Oshi has top notes of Freesia, Litchi, Peony and Pepper, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Magnolia and Violet Root, a base of Powdery Notes, Cedar and White Musk.