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Vibrant Violet vs Shamballa for Woman

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

Updated 19 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shamballa for Woman takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • Vibrant Violet

    Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Shamballa for Woman

    Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Vibrant Violet1/3
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
Vibrant Violet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Vibrant VioletMassimo Dutti
Shamballa for WomanAndre Sinan
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 16%Had 3%Want 80%
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
28%Love
56%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
6%Hate

18 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
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityShamballa for Woman

SillageShamballa for Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value73
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
violet100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
woody77%
floral69%
citrus61%
floral100%
woody92%
fruity84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match65%Closely related · both powdery, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Black CurrantMandarinBergamot
Heart
VioletJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
VanillaSandalwoodAmberCashmeran
Top
LemonBergamotWatermelonBlack Currant
Heart
LilacRoseVioletJasmineCyclamenOrange BlossomPeachPlum
Base
SandalwoodCedarPatchouliAmberVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Violet 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
Spring78
Summer11
Fall100
Winter67
Day86
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men13
Unisex0
Women87

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,349

PerfumerDalia Izem

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVibrant VioletHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Massimo Dutti Vibrant Violet opens with bright mandarin and sharp blackcurrant before settling into soft violet petals. A base of sandalwood and cashmeran gives the floral heart a smooth, woody foundation. It wears comfortably during spring office days or weekend errands, offering a clean floral footprint without feel…

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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, Vibrant Violet or Shamballa for Woman?

Shamballa for Woman takes 2 of 3 categories. Vibrant Violet is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes; Shamballa for Woman is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Vibrant Violet for a violet and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening 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, Vibrant Violet or Shamballa for Woman?

Shamballa for Woman lasts longest (Shamballa for Woman 80/100, Vibrant Violet 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vibrant Violet or Shamballa for Woman?

Shamballa for Woman projects furthest (Shamballa for Woman 75/100, Vibrant Violet 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vibrant Violet and Shamballa for Woman smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Vibrant Violet or Shamballa for Woman better for summer or winter?

Vibrant Violet suits evening wear; Shamballa for Woman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vibrant Violet and Shamballa for Woman?

Vibrant Violet has top notes of Black Currant, Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Cashmeran. 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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