Fragrance comparison

Si Pure vs Shu Uemura

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

Si Pure

Saint Amour · 1997

3.6712 votes

Rank #57,813 White FloralCitrus

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58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Shu Uemura

3.8312 votes

Rank #54,805 SweetWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shu Uemura takes 3 of 4 categories.

Si Pure
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shu Uemura
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Si Pure1/4

Shu Uemura3/4

Ratings & consensus: Shu Uemura
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Si Pure
Sillage & projection: Shu Uemura
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shu Uemura

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Si PureSaint Amour

Shu UemuraShu Uemura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 24%Had 24%Want 51%

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 19%Want 62%

Category winnerShu UemuraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

58%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySi Pure

SillageShu Uemura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both white floral, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ApricotBergamotOrange

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaMuskCedar

Top

Black CurrantApricotBergamotPeachOrangeCoconut

Heart

JasmineMarigoldIrisLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangRose

Base

VanillaCastoreumTonka BeanMossCivetAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesApricot, Bergamot, Orange and Jasmine. 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

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night17

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,813

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1997

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,805

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShu UemuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Si Pure by Saint Amour is a bright floral fruity perfume that opens with a cheerful splash of sweet apricot, crisp bergamot, and sunny orange zest. It quickly settles into a clean heart of white jasmine petals and fresh lily-of-the-valley, giving off the relaxed feel of an airy spring morning. As it dries down, the sc…

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Shu Uemura by Shu Uemura launches with a bright, unusual burst of tart black currant and ripe peach, backed by a surprising splash of sweet coconut. As the initial fruitiness settles on the skin, a heavy floral heart of powdery iris, earthy marigold, and rich rose begins to dominate the air. The base introduces a dark…

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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, Si Pure or Shu Uemura?

Shu Uemura takes 3 of 4 categories. Si Pure is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes; Shu Uemura is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose Si Pure for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shu Uemura for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Si Pure or Shu Uemura?

Si Pure lasts longest (Si Pure 75/100, Shu Uemura 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Si Pure or Shu Uemura?

Shu Uemura projects furthest (Shu Uemura 79/100, Si Pure 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Si Pure and Shu Uemura smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Apricot, Bergamot, Orange and Jasmine.

Is Si Pure or Shu Uemura better for summer or winter?

Si Pure suits daytime wear; Shu Uemura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Si Pure and Shu Uemura?

Si Pure has top notes of Apricot, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Cedar. Shu Uemura has top notes of Black Currant, Apricot, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Castoreum, Tonka Bean and Moss.