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    Millennium Star vs. Shem

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    Shem by Nishane bottle

    Shem

    Nishane
    Eau de Parfum2021
    New comparison

    Shem rates higher with the community, while Millennium Star wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Millennium Star vs. Shem
    Millennium StarShem
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20222021
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerShadi SamraLucas Sieuzac
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Millennium Star

    Woody
    Leather
    Fresh Spicy
    Animalic
    Tuberose
    Powdery
    Warm Spicy
    White Floral

    Shem

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Rose
    Leather
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Floral
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CognacPomegranateJuniperCinnamonPink pepperBasil
    RoseGeraniumCardamom
    Heart
    TuberoseIrisAgarwood (oud)VioletDandelionRose
    OsmanthusAmber
    Base
    LeatherMuskFrankincensePatchouliWoody notesAmber
    LeatherVetiverElemi Resin

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Millennium Star vs. Shem
    Millennium StarShem
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity10+ hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is a fragrance that announces itself without apology. If you want something subtle and safe, look elsewhere. Millennium Star is built for those who appreciate richness, smoke, and serious depth.Millennium Star
    Shem doesn't try to please everyone. The leather in the drydown is not a whisper; it's a statement. If bold, structured fragrances appeal to you, this rewards wearing.Shem