Shaima
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Side by side
Shaima vs. White Patchouli
White Patchouli wears longer on skin, while Shaima projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shaima | White Patchouli | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1924 | 2008 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Pierre Negrin, Rodrigo Flores-Roux |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shaima
Warm Spicy
Herbal
Aromatic
Woody
Mossy
Earthy
Patchouli
White Floral
White Patchouli
Woody
Patchouli
White Floral
Floral
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Rose
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
ChamomileYlang-YlangMandarin OrangeBlackcurrant
BergamotPeonyCorianderWhite Flowers
Heart
CorianderCloveJasmineRose
JasmineRoseAmbrette
Base
OakmossPatchouliPeachIris
PatchouliWoody NotesIncense
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shaima | White Patchouli | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Not a safe blind buy. The chamomile is the pivot point, herbal, almost medicinal in the opening, before the warmth takes over. If that sounds interesting, this is worth the risk.Shaima
White Patchouli is the patchouli for people who hate patchouli. The white florals push it into clean territory, while the frankincense in the base keeps it from smelling like a generic floral.White Patchouli