Papa James Shi

Notes, performance and price

Papa James Shi is a unisex fruity, woody, citrus and white floral fragrance, released in 2025.

It opens with Violet Leaves, Raspberry, Bergamot and Apricot, a heart of Tuberose, Jasmine, Freesia and Rose, and dries down to Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ambergris and Vanilla.

On skin it lasts around 6 hours, projects 6/10, leaves 4/10 sillage.

Papa James Shi is a cheaper alternative to

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• Fragrance World Ace

  This scent mirrors the bright citrus and woody base notes found in Papa James Shi, providing a balanced and approachable floral profile.

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Frequently asked questions about Papa James Shi

What does Papa James Shi smell like?

Papa James Shi is a unisex fruity, woody, citrus and white floral fragrance, released in 2025. It opens with Violet Leaves, Raspberry, Bergamot and Apricot, a heart of Tuberose, Jasmine, Freesia and Rose, and dries down to Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ambergris and Vanilla.

How long does Papa James Shi last?

On skin, Papa James Shi lasts around 6 hours on skin, projects 6/10, leaves 4/10 sillage.

What smells similar to Papa James Shi?

The closest alternative to Papa James Shi is Fragrance World Ace with an estimated similarity of 86%. AltScent tracks 5 scent-matched alternatives.

Which Papa James Shi dupe is cheapest?

Rasasi Shuhrah Pour Femme, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 25% less than Papa James Shi.

Which Papa James Shi dupe lasts longest?

Rasasi Shuhrah Pour Femme, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Papa James Shi.

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