Fragrance comparison

SO ± Satin vs Shalizar

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

SO ± Satin

UERMI · 2018

4.1520 votes

Rank #52,898 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Shalizar

YANI

4.4717 votes

Rank #36,783 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shalizar takes 6 of 6 categories.

SO ± Satin
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Shalizar
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

SO ± Satin0/6

Shalizar6/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SO ± SatinUERMI

ShalizarYANI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 18%Had 14%Want 68%

4.47/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 35%Had 4%Want 62%

Category winnerShalizarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

71%Love

18%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityShalizar

SillageShalizar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value72

Category winnerShalizarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

herbal58%

fresh44%

white floral30%

aromatic100%

herbal88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

warm spicy53%

leather42%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GingerBergamotArtemisiaLemon BlossomPepperMandarin OrangeVetiverMuskWild RosePatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaCorianderNeroliMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

PepperCardamomJasmine

Base6-10+ hrs

CedarLeatherAmberVetiver

Category winnerShalizarLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall42

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 20%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,898

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched2018

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,783

PerfumerNathalie Templer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShalizarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not overspray this on humid mornings. The initial spray unleashes cold, grated ginger alongside tart bergamot and juicy mandarin orange. It jolts the senses. Alexandra Carlin designed this fragrance to mirror the cool slip of satin fabric against warm skin. Within fifteen minutes, the fiery opening settles into a d…

Reviews →

Shalizar by YANI opens with a brisk, crisp bite of herbal artemisia and zesty mandarin orange, balanced by clean, slightly bitter neroli blossoms. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus freshness settles into a dry, aromatic warmth driven by cracked black pepper, cool cardamom pods, and a touch of jasmine petal. Th…

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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, SO ± Satin or Shalizar?

Shalizar takes 6 of 6 categories. SO ± Satin is rated 4.15/5 from 20 votes; Shalizar is rated 4.47/5 from 17 votes. Choose SO ± Satin for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Shalizar for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, SO ± Satin or Shalizar?

Shalizar lasts longest (Shalizar 78/100, SO ± Satin 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, SO ± Satin or Shalizar?

Shalizar projects furthest (Shalizar 68/100, SO ± Satin 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do SO ± Satin and Shalizar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and herbal accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver.

Is SO ± Satin or Shalizar better for summer or winter?

SO ± Satin suits daytime wear; Shalizar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in SO ± Satin and Shalizar?

SO ± Satin features Ginger, Bergamot, Artemisia, Lemon Blossom and Pepper. Shalizar has top notes of Artemisia, Coriander, Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pepper, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Leather, Amber and Vetiver.