Fragrance comparison

Sierra vs Shahzada

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

Sierra

Ajmal

3.6411 votes

Rank #48,260 MuskyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Shahzada

Tola

3.7114 votes

Rank #45,421 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shahzada takes 4 of 5 categories.

Sierra
Choose it for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Shahzada
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Sierra1/5

Shahzada4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SierraAjmal

ShahzadaTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 13%Had 16%Want 71%

3.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 17%Had 9%Want 74%

Category winnerShahzadaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

36%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

43%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

36%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityShahzada

SillageShahzada

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value0

Category winnerSierraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

lavender74%

powdery65%

rose56%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

rose77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonOrangeLimeWild Berries

Heart

White MuskLavenderGeraniumRose

Base

CedarSandalwood

Top

RaspberryPink PepperPlumOrangeGrapefruitLime

Heart

RoseGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarGuaiac WoodHoneyOlibanumVanillaSandalwoodCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesOrange, Lime, Geranium and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,260

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#45,421

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerShahzadaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Sierra is a clean, musky aromatic with a bright citrus start. Lemon, orange and lime come in first, then the scent turns softer and more “fresh laundry” with lavender, rose and a strong white musk feel. The dry-down stays smooth and woody with cedar and sandalwood. If you like fresh, musky scents that sit close …

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Tola Shahzada opens with a vivid contrast of tart raspberry, bitter grapefruit, and the sharp bite of pink pepper. As the spray settles, the initial citrus brightness yields to a classical heart of Turkish rose and metallic geranium, creating a textured floral layer. The base grounds the fragrance with dry cypriol oil…

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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, Sierra or Shahzada?

Shahzada takes 4 of 5 categories. Sierra is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes; Shahzada is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes. Choose Sierra for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Shahzada for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sierra or Shahzada?

They last about the same: Shahzada 65/100, Sierra 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sierra or Shahzada?

Shahzada projects furthest (Shahzada 46/100, Sierra 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sierra and Shahzada smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Orange, Lime, Geranium and Rose.

Is Sierra or Shahzada better for summer or winter?

Sierra suits daytime wear; Shahzada suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sierra and Shahzada?

Sierra has top notes of Lemon, Orange, Lime and Wild Berries, heart notes of White Musk, Lavender, Geranium and Rose, a base of Cedar and Sandalwood. Shahzada has top notes of Raspberry, Pink Pepper, Plum and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Honey.