Fragrance comparison

Shu vs The Jewel of Ocean

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

3 wins

Shu

Udjat · 2022

3.002 votes

Rank #63,888 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

The Jewel of Ocean

Anfar London

4.119 votes

Rank #49,768 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shu takes 3 of 4 categories.

Shu
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Jewel of Ocean
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Shu3/4

The Jewel of Ocean1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shu
Sillage & projection: Shu
Value for money: Shu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Jewel of Ocean

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShuUdjat

The Jewel of OceanAnfar London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 83%

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 26%Had 1%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

67%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityShu

SillageShu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value69

Category winnerShuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

amber84%

powdery77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

green69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MintViolet Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliSandalwood

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmbergris

Top

AldehydesBergamotGingerLemonMint

Heart

Violet LeafPineappleGeraniumSageApple

Base

AmbergrisVetiverIncenseCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Violet Leaf, Musk and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Shu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 39%Casual 36%Date 16%Party 9%

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,888

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews2

Overall rank#49,768

PerfumerAhmedullah Anfar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Jewel of OceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Udjat Shu hits the skin with a bracing snap of crushed garden mint and wet violet leaf. It wakes you up immediately. The crisp botanical bite feels cold, green, and briskly ozonic. Within twenty minutes, the sharp herbal rush softens into clean neroli and creamy sandalwood. This transition brings a classic barbershop …

Reviews →

The Jewel of Ocean opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, crisp mint, and prickly ginger that fizzes on warm skin. Bright aldehydes lift the initial spray, giving the citrus top notes an airy sheen during humid summer mornings. As the fragrance settles, violet leaf and tart green apple create a cool, aromatic heart al…

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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, Shu or The Jewel of Ocean?

Shu takes 3 of 4 categories. Shu is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; The Jewel of Ocean is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose Shu for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Jewel of Ocean for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shu or The Jewel of Ocean?

Shu lasts longest (Shu 100/100, The Jewel of Ocean 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shu or The Jewel of Ocean?

Shu projects furthest (Shu 100/100, The Jewel of Ocean 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shu and The Jewel of Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Violet Leaf, Musk and Ambergris.

Is Shu or The Jewel of Ocean better for summer or winter?

Shu suits daytime wear; The Jewel of Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shu and The Jewel of Ocean?

Shu has top notes of Mint and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Neroli and Sandalwood, a base of Musk and Ambergris. The Jewel of Ocean has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Ginger and Lemon, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Pineapple, Geranium and Sage, a base of Ambergris, Vetiver, Incense and Cedar.