Fragrance comparison

The Love Song of Shu-Sin vs Jubilation XXV Man

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 6,525 ratings analysed

The Love Song of Shu-Sin

Alkemia Perfumes

4.0520 votes

Rank #36,531 AmberHoney

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39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Jubilation XXV Man

Amouage

4.396,505 votes

Rank #23,403 AmberSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jubilation XXV Man takes 4 of 5 categories.

The Love Song of Shu-Sin
Choose it for a amber and honey character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Jubilation XXV Man
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

The Love Song of Shu-Sin1/5

Jubilation XXV Man4/5

Ratings & consensus: Jubilation XXV Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jubilation XXV Man
Sillage & projection: Jubilation XXV Man
Value for money: The Love Song of Shu-Sin
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jubilation XXV Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Love Song of Shu-SinAlkemia Perfumes

Jubilation XXV ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 48%Had 6%Want 46%

4.39/ 5 · 6,505 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerJubilation XXV ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

62%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

6,505 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityJubilation XXV Man

SillageJubilation XXV Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value36

Category winnerThe Love Song of Shu-SinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

honey92%

fresh spicy84%

oud77%

woody69%

sweet61%

amber100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

fruity61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HoneyLabdanumAgarwood (Oud)Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Bay LeafCedarRose PetalsIncense

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BlackberryOlibanumLabdanumOrangeCorianderTarragon

Heart

HoneyGuaiac WoodCinnamonCloveBay LeafRoseOrchidCelery Seeds

Base

OpoponaxAgarwood (Oud)MyrrhPatchouliAmbergrisMuskCedarImmortelle

InformationalShared notesHoney, Labdanum, Agarwood (Oud) and Bay Leaf. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer44

Fall100

Winter78

Day44

Night100

Spring61

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men84

Unisex15

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,531

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#23,403

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJubilation XXV ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Love Song of Shu-Sin by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. The Love Song of Shu-Sin was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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Amouage Jubilation XXV Man opens with a rich burst of blackberry and frankincense. It transitions into a warm honeyed heart before settling into a resinous base of myrrh and patchouli. This dark, dried-fruit scent fits formal winter evenings and cool autumn days.

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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, The Love Song of Shu-Sin or Jubilation XXV Man?

Jubilation XXV Man takes 4 of 5 categories. The Love Song of Shu-Sin is rated 4.05/5 from 20 votes; Jubilation XXV Man is rated 4.39/5 from 6,505 votes. Choose The Love Song of Shu-Sin for a amber and honey character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Jubilation XXV Man for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, The Love Song of Shu-Sin or Jubilation XXV Man?

Jubilation XXV Man lasts longest (Jubilation XXV Man 74/100, The Love Song of Shu-Sin 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Love Song of Shu-Sin or Jubilation XXV Man?

Jubilation XXV Man projects furthest (Jubilation XXV Man 62/100, The Love Song of Shu-Sin 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Love Song of Shu-Sin and Jubilation XXV Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Honey, Labdanum, Agarwood (Oud) and Bay Leaf.

Is The Love Song of Shu-Sin or Jubilation XXV Man better for summer or winter?

The Love Song of Shu-Sin suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Love Song of Shu-Sin and Jubilation XXV Man?

The Love Song of Shu-Sin features Honey, Labdanum, Agarwood (Oud), Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi) and Bay Leaf. Jubilation XXV Man has top notes of Blackberry, Olibanum, Labdanum and Orange, heart notes of Honey, Guaiac Wood, Cinnamon and Clove, a base of Opoponax, Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh and Patchouli.