Fragrance comparison

Smeraldo vs Shamballa for Woman

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Smeraldo

Paolo Gigli

3.8015 votes

Rank #46,068 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Shamballa for Woman

Andre Sinan

4.001 votes

Rank #59,576 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shamballa for Woman takes 2 of 3 categories.

Smeraldo
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Shamballa for Woman
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Smeraldo1/3

Shamballa for Woman2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SmeraldoPaolo Gigli

Shamballa for WomanAndre Sinan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 22%Had 23%Want 55%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShamballa for Woman

SillageShamballa for Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

floral77%

tropical69%

fresh61%

floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaLilacYlang-YlangJasmineLemonRoseBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PapayaPlumPineappleVioletPeach

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanAmber

Top

LemonBergamotWatermelonBlack Currant

Heart

LilacRoseVioletJasmineCyclamenOrange BlossomPeachPlum

Base

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliAmberVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesLilac, Jasmine, Lemon and Rose. Durations are only published for Smeraldo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night32

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 35%Work 30%Date 26%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,068

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#59,576

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSmeraldoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Smeraldo unfolds like a sun-drenched Italian garden overflowing with blossoms and ripe orchard fruit. The opening brings an instant snap of tart lemon, bergamot, and heady gardenia. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol and sharp citrus dissipate, a velvety core of lilac, jasmine, and ylang-ylang …

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Andre Sinan Shamballa for Woman balances crisp top notes like watermelon and lemon with a deep, resinous cedar base. This fragrance wears best during transitional autumn days when the air carries a slight chill. It offers a unique alternative to typical sweet floral scents, presenting a dusty, spicy violet heart 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Smeraldo or Shamballa for Woman?

Shamballa for Woman takes 2 of 3 categories. Smeraldo is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes; Shamballa for Woman is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Smeraldo for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Shamballa for Woman for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Smeraldo or Shamballa for Woman?

Shamballa for Woman lasts longest (Shamballa for Woman 80/100, Smeraldo 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Smeraldo or Shamballa for Woman?

Shamballa for Woman projects furthest (Shamballa for Woman 75/100, Smeraldo 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Smeraldo and Shamballa for Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Lilac, Jasmine, Lemon and Rose.

Is Smeraldo or Shamballa for Woman better for summer or winter?

Smeraldo suits daytime wear; Shamballa for Woman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Smeraldo and Shamballa for Woman?

Smeraldo has top notes of Gardenia, Lilac, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, heart notes of Papaya, Plum, Pineapple and Violet, a base of Vanilla Bean and Amber. Shamballa for Woman has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Watermelon and Black Currant, heart notes of Lilac, Rose, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli and Amber.