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Shem Eau de Parfum bottle Shem EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2021 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Falter Eau de Parfum bottle Falter EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Shem EDP
This is a bold, divisive beast. Shem demands attention with its unique, challenging blend of leathery rose and earthy notes. Not for everyone, but those who 'get' it absolutely adore its powerful, sophisticated aura.
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Our Verdict - Falter EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Nishane Shem - a warm spicy fragrance led by Cardamom, Geranium, Turkish Rose, with aromatic depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Shem EDP
Falter EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 43% vs 28%
Geranium 32% vs 33%
Cardamom 23% vs 37%
Shared Notes
Osmanthus 28% vs 46%
Amber 27% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Leather 43% vs 28%
Vetiver 28% vs 38%
Elemi 27% vs 33%

Accords

Shem Falter
100%
Aromatic
78%
55%
Warm Spicy
90%
86%
Rose
85%
Woody
42%
78%
Earthy
75%
Leather
66%
Floral
66%
58%
Animalic
55%
Amber
54%
Aromatic shared
100%
78%
Warm Spicy shared
55%
90%
86%
Woody shared
85%
42%
78%
75%
Floral shared
66%
66%
58%
Amber shared
55%
54%

Performance

Shem Falter
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Shem

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Shem's beast-mode performance and strong, oriental leather-rose profile make it completely unsuitable for the office or casual day wear. However, its luxurious, unique aroma is perfect for making a statement on a sophisticated date night or formal event, where its intensity can be appreciated.

Falter

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the warm spicy signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Shem EDP
Falter EDP
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