Fragrance comparison

Sofia vs Shambala

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

Sofia

Maison Anthony Marmin

4.673 votes

Rank #51,065 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Shambala

Auphorie

4.5332 votes

Rank #28,886 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shambala takes 2 of 3 categories.

Sofia
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shambala
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Sofia1/3

Shambala2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SofiaMaison Anthony Marmin

ShambalaAuphorie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

4.53/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 15%Had 4%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

72%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevitySofia

SillageShambala

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody91%

amber83%

musky74%

rose65%

white floral56%

amber100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

rose70%

balsamic60%

smoky50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, woody and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SandalwoodOlibanumFrench RoseJasminePowdery NotesMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RoseJasmine

Heart

IncenseSandalwoodMyrhhCedarOlibanumNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Agarwood (Oud)

Base

AmberMusk

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Olibanum, French Rose 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

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring62

Summer62

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,065

PerfumerAnthony Abdul Karim Marmin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,886

PerfumerEugene Au

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShambalaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sofia by Maison Anthony Marmin offers a rich, Middle Eastern-inspired profile. Centered on sandalwood, olibanum, and French rose, this fragrance relies on a base of powdery white musk for depth. It functions as a bold unisex option, ideal for those who prefer heavy, resinous, and floral profiles that feel opulent and …

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Shambala by Auphorie is a complex oriental fragrance that uses night-blooming jasmine and rose to cut through a deep, smoky Tibetan incense accord. Featuring rare ingredients like jatamansi and Himalayan fossilized amber, it creates a warm, meditative aura. This perfume is intended for individuals who seek a non-tradi…

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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, Sofia or Shambala?

Shambala takes 2 of 3 categories. Sofia is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Shambala is rated 4.53/5 from 32 votes. Choose Sofia for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shambala for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Sofia or Shambala?

Sofia lasts longest (Sofia 100/100, Shambala 91/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sofia or Shambala?

Projection is very close: Shambala 76/100, Sofia 75/100 for sillage.

Do Sofia and Shambala smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and rose accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Olibanum, French Rose and Jasmine.

Is Sofia or Shambala better for summer or winter?

Sofia suits daytime wear; Shambala suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sofia and Shambala?

Sofia features Sandalwood, Olibanum, French Rose, Jasmine and Powdery Notes. Shambala has top notes of Rose and Jasmine, heart notes of Incense, Sandalwood, Myrhh and Cedar, a base of Amber and Musk.