Shamsin
Atelier FlouEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Shamsin vs. Black Princess
Is Shamsin better than Black Princess?
Shamsin rates higher with the community, while Black Princess wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
woodypowderyrosewarm spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Shamsin and Black Princess?
| Shamsin | Black Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2017 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Chabert | Vincent Ricord |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Shamsin and Black Princess smell?
Shamsin
Woody
Amber
Powdery
Rose
Balsamic
Musky
White Floral
Iris
Black Princess
Aromatic
Yellow Floral
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Violet
Rose
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Shamsin and Black Princess share?
Top
NarcissusJasmine
Neroli
Heart
LabdanumFrankincenseRoseIris
Ylang-YlangRum
Base
PatchouliMuskCedarVanilla
Mate
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
NarcissusJasmineRoseIris
Ylang-Ylang
Where they fit
When and where do Shamsin and Black Princess work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Shamsin or Black Princess?
| Shamsin | Black Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Shamsin and Black Princess?
Labdanum can overpower everything on some skin, and that's exactly why people who love Shamsin love it. That sticky, resinous sweetness becomes the point.Shamsin
The rum note is doing the most here, and that's exactly why people either love this or find it overwhelming. It's not a safe floral. It's the one that shows up when you've already committed to the.Black Princess
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