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SOI vs Shamballa for Woman

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

Updated 29 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shamballa for Woman takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • SOI

    Choose it for a fruity and woody 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.

SOI1/3
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
SOI

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SOIDilís Parfum
Shamballa for WomanAndre Sinan
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.25/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 39%Had 20%Want 42%
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
39%Love
50%Like
7%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

28 votes

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
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityShamballa for Woman

SillageShamballa for Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value88
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
woody90%
warm spicy80%
cinnamon70%
vanilla60%
sweet50%
floral100%
woody92%
fruity84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
PlumAppleCinnamonBlack Currant
Heart1 to 2 hours
CedarJasmine
Base3 to 5 hours
VanillaSandalwood
Top
LemonBergamotWatermelonBlack Currant
Heart
LilacRoseVioletJasmineCyclamenOrange BlossomPeachPlum
Base
SandalwoodCedarPatchouliAmberVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesPlum, Black Currant, Cedar and Jasmine. Durations are only published for SOI, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring35
Summer35
Fall100
Winter41
Day100
Night38
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,974

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSOIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

SOI by Dilís Parfum is a woody aromatic fragrance built around rich fruit and cozy spice. The scent opens with a crisp burst of apple, dark plum, tart black currant, and a dusting of warm cinnamon. As the initial brightness settles, a floral touch of jasmine emerges alongside clean cedar. The dry-down rests on a smoot…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, SOI or Shamballa for Woman?

Shamballa for Woman takes 2 of 3 categories. SOI is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes; Shamballa for Woman is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose SOI for a fruity and woody 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, SOI or Shamballa for Woman?

Shamballa for Woman lasts longest (Shamballa for Woman 80/100, SOI 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, SOI or Shamballa for Woman?

Shamballa for Woman projects furthest (Shamballa for Woman 75/100, SOI 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do SOI and Shamballa for Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Plum, Black Currant, Cedar and Jasmine.

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

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

What are the notes in SOI and Shamballa for Woman?

SOI has top notes of Plum, Apple, Cinnamon and Black Currant, heart notes of Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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.

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