Shambhala
GrisiauEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Shambhala vs. Noir Exquis
Is Shambhala better than Noir Exquis?
Noir Exquis rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Shambhala projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
Sandalwood
woody
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The essentials
What's different between Shambhala and Noir Exquis?
| Shambhala | Noir Exquis | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Roger Howell | Bertrand Duchaufour |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Shambhala and Noir Exquis smell?
Shambhala
Fresh
Floral
Citrus
Ozonic
Woody
Green
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Noir Exquis
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Woody
Powdery
Amber
Coffee
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Shambhala and Noir Exquis share?
Top
Citron
ChestnutOrange
Heart
NeroliTea LeafLotusCypress
Brazilian coffeeMaple SyrupOrange Blossom
Base
IncenseSandalwoodOudOakmoss
VanillaSandalwoodTonka BeanHeliotrope
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
SandalwoodOudCypress
ChestnutSandalwoodMaple Syrup
Citric Notes
NeroliCitron
Orange
Floral Notes
Lotus
Orange BlossomHeliotrope
Where they fit
When and where do Shambhala and Noir Exquis work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Shambhala or Noir Exquis?
| Shambhala | Noir Exquis | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Shambhala and Noir Exquis?
The Nag Champa and oud base is the real story here. Incense-forward without the cliché, grounded by wood that keeps it contemporary. What makes Shambhala worth your attention is that none of it feels.Shambhala
Noir Exquis sits in a sweet spot between a Gourmand and a woody fragrance. The coffee and maple give it genuine richness, but the wood and heliotrope keep it from feeling like dessert.Noir Exquis
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