Shadha
Swiss ArabianEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Shadha vs. Yohji Essential
Is Shadha better than Yohji Essential?
Yohji Essential rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Shadha projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
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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 Shadha and Yohji Essential?
| Shadha | Yohji Essential | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2012 | 1998 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Jean-Michel Duriez |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Shadha and Yohji Essential smell?
Shadha
Green
Oud
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Floral
Patchouli
Musky
Balsamic
Yohji Essential
Green
Woody
Herbal
Floral
Aromatic
Yellow Floral
Sweet
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Shadha and Yohji Essential share?
Top—
ChamomileGalbanumGrapefruit
Heart
OudRose
Ylang-YlangRaspberryRoseFreesiaLily of the Valley
Base
AmberMuskWoody Notes
AmberPatchouliSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Shadha or Yohji Essential?
| Shadha | Yohji Essential | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Shadha and Yohji Essential?
Shadha sits at an interesting crossroads, green enough to feel fresh, oriental enough to feel warm. Some will catch the galbanum's green bite and think twice.Shadha
Yohji Essential is not trying to charm you, and that is precisely its appeal. The clove and gardenia give it unexpected complexity early on, while the linden blossom heart keeps things soft without.Yohji Essential
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