Side by side
Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo vs Oribe Signature Shampoo
93% function match · 11 of the 13 functions we compared match Formula overlap 62%. Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo and Oribe Signature Shampoo share 4 ingredients among each other's most prominent.
Which of these fits your hair?
We check your pattern, moisture need, scalp, fragrance tolerance, weight sensitivity and more against each formula — and say which one lines up.
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When each one is the right call
What each formula is built for, from its own ingredient list.
- Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo — colour-treated hair
- Signature Shampoo — colour-treated hair
Side by side
Every trait, aligned
One row per trait, read from each product’s own ingredient list and record. A dash means we have not researched that field for that product — it is not a “no”.
- Colour-treated hairthat fades faster in a sulfate wash
- Protein-sensitive hairthat stiffens when protein is added
- Fast-oiling scalpsthat need a real reset wash
- Curly-method routinesno sulfates and no water-insoluble silicones
- Colour-treated hairthat fades faster in a sulfate wash
- Fast-oiling scalpsthat need a real reset wash
- Curly-method routinesno sulfates and no water-insoluble silicones
- Hard waterand swimmers dealing with mineral deposit
- Scents bother youthis product carries a scent
- Dry or damaged haira strong detergent system strips as it cleans
- Hair that needs proteinthere is none in this list
- Scents bother youthis product carries a scent
- Dry or damaged haira strong detergent system strips as it cleans
- Tight budgetsit sits in the upper price tiers
More facts about each one
- sulfate-free
- silicone-free
- protein-free
- curly-method compatible
- sulfate-free
- silicone-free
- curly-method compatible
Facts as we recorded them. A dash means we have not researched that field for that product — it is not a "no".
The bottom line
The bottom line depends on your hair
Which of these two suits you is a question about your hair, not about them. The consultation answers it — and tells you what your routine needs around it.
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The detail behind the table
Where the readings above come from: the ingredient lists themselves, each brand’s claims checked against them, what owners report, and cost per ounce in context.
Shared and distinct ingredients
Shared and distinct ingredients
Computed from the ingredient lists as printed. "Shared" means both lists carry it; where it sits on each label is stated, because position is what tells you how much.
What both formulas carry
What only one of them carries
Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo
Signature Shampoo
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Capryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide
- Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Protein
- Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol
- Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein
Full ingredient list — Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo (49)
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1
Water
- solvent
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2
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- mild anionic cleanser
- cleanser
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3
Decyl Glucoside
- nonionic cleanser
- cleanser
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4
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
- mild anionic cleanser
- cleanser
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5
Cocamide MIPA
- secondary cleanser
- nonionic cleanser
- thickener
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6
Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
- film former
- polymer
- thickener
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7
Glycerin
- humectant
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8
Heptyl Glucoside
- nonionic cleanser
- cleanser
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9
Propanediol
- humectant
- solvent
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10
Polyester-37
- film former
- polymer
- Below about this point, order stops being meaningful — these are typically used at 1% or less.
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11
Phenoxyethanol
- preservative
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12
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- conditioning agent
- polymer
- gum
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13
Caprylyl Glycol
- preservative
- humectant
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14
Sodium Phytate
- hard-water chelator
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15
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- hard-water chelator
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16
Quaternium-95
- conditioning agent
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17
Sodium Benzoate
- preservative
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18
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract
- botanical extract
- antioxidant
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19
Butylene Glycol
- humectant
- solvent
- 20 Isomalt
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21
Polyquaternium-113
- conditioning agent
- film former
- polymer
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22
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract
- botanical extract
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23
Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil
- oil
- emollient
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24
Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
- botanical extract
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25
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
- botanical extract
- antioxidant
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26
Tocopherol
- antioxidant
- vitamin
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27
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
- botanical extract
- antioxidant
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28
Sodium Metabisulfite
- antioxidant
- preservative
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29
Glycine
- amino acid
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30
Larix Europaea Wood Extract
- botanical extract
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31
Pisum Sativum (Pea) Sprout Extract
- botanical extract
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32
Citric Acid
- pH adjuster
- hard-water chelator
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33
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- antioxidant
- 34 Dextran
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35
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
- botanical extract
- antioxidant
- 36 Zinc Chloride
- 37 Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
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38
Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract
- botanical extract
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39
Sodium Hydroxide
- pH adjuster
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40
Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate
- light ester
- emollient
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41
Sorbitan Laurate
- light ester
- emollient
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42
Fragrance
- fragrance
- declared fragrance
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43
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
- fragrance
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44
Hexamethylindanopyran
- fragrance
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45
Limonene
- fragrance
- named fragrance allergen
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46
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
- botanical extract
- essential oil
- fragrance
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47
Hexyl Cinnamal
- fragrance
- named fragrance allergen
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48
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
- botanical extract
- essential oil
- fragrance
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49
Pinene
- fragrance
Full ingredient list — Signature Shampoo (63)
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1
Water
- solvent
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2
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
- mild anionic cleanser
- cleanser
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3
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- mild anionic cleanser
- cleanser
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4
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- mild anionic cleanser
- cleanser
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5
Capryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide
- cleanser
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6
Cocamide MIPA
- secondary cleanser
- nonionic cleanser
- thickener
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7
Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide
- cleanser
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8
Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
- film former
- polymer
- thickener
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9
Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate
- emulsifier
- emollient
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10
Polysorbate 20
- solubilizer
- emulsifier
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11
Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate
- light ester
- emollient
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12
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
- amphoteric cleanser
- secondary cleanser
- cleanser
- Below about this point, order stops being meaningful — these are typically used at 1% or less.
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13
Pentylene Glycol
- humectant
- solvent
- preservative
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14
Propanediol
- humectant
- solvent
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15
Fragrance
- fragrance
- declared fragrance
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16
Hydroxyacetophenone
- preservative
- antioxidant
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17
Sodium Benzoate
- preservative
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18
Caprylyl Glycol
- preservative
- humectant
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19
Decyl Glucoside
- nonionic cleanser
- cleanser
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20
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- hard-water chelator
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21
Ethylhexylglycerin
- preservative
- emollient
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22
Panthenol
- humectant
- conditioning agent
- vitamin
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23
Disodium EDTA
- hard-water chelator
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24
Sorbitan Laurate
- light ester
- emollient
-
25
Polyquaternium-7
- conditioning agent
- film former
- polymer
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26
Glycerin
- humectant
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27
BHT
- antioxidant
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28
Butylene Glycol
- humectant
- solvent
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29
Coconut Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
- light ester
- emollient
- emulsifier
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30
Rice Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
- light ester
- emulsifier
- emollient
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31
Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil
- oil
- emollient
-
32
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Protein
- protein
-
33
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract
- botanical extract
- antioxidant
-
34
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol
- film former
- protein
- hydrolysed protein
-
35
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein
- film former
- protein
- hydrolysed protein
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36
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
- film former
- protein
- hydrolysed protein
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37
Phenoxyethanol
- preservative
-
38
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
- botanical extract
- antioxidant
-
39
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Seed Protein
- botanical extract
- protein
-
40
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
- film former
- protein
- hydrolysed protein
-
41
Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract
- botanical extract
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42
Phytic Acid
- hard-water chelator
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43
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract
- botanical extract
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44
Quaternium-95
- conditioning agent
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45
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
- conditioning agent
- UV filter
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46
Potassium Sorbate
- preservative
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47
Gluconolactone
- humectant
- exfoliant
- hard-water chelator
-
48
Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract
- botanical extract
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49
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
- botanical extract
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50
Citric Acid
- pH adjuster
- hard-water chelator
-
51
Disodium Phosphate
- pH adjuster
- salt
- 52 Potassium Benzoate
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53
Tetrasodium EDTA
- hard-water chelator
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54
Calcium Gluconate
- hard-water chelator
- salt
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55
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- antioxidant
-
56
Sodium Hydroxide
- pH adjuster
-
57
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
- fragrance
-
58
Hexamethylindanopyran
- fragrance
-
59
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
- botanical extract
- essential oil
- fragrance
-
60
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
- botanical extract
- essential oil
- fragrance
-
61
Pinene
- fragrance
-
62
Limonene
- fragrance
- named fragrance allergen
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63
Hexyl Cinnamal
- fragrance
- named fragrance allergen
Claims check
What each brand says, against what each formula shows
Claims are quoted from each brand. We only mark one supported, partly supported, or conflicting when that product’s ingredient list actually speaks to it.
Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo
Proven to plump and densify strands for thicker, fuller, healthier-looking hair over three months
Stated by brandOnly the brand’s testing shows this.Formulated in collaboration with a board-certified trichologist
Stated by brandCan’t be confirmed from label.Stimulates the scalp, reduces shedding, and preserves hair integrity
Stated by brandCan’t be confirmed from label.
Signature Shampoo
Luxe daily shampoo that gently cleanses and protects without stripping hair of its natural oils or weighing it down.
Stated by brandCan’t be confirmed from label.
What owners say
What people report
Recurring themes our researchers wrote in their own words from sourced reviews. We do not store or scrape star ratings, and we never balance one product’s themes against another’s by inventing them.
Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo draws complaints about weight.
Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo
Some reviewers describe it as an effective dual-purpose solution for an oily scalp paired with dry hair lengths
oily scalp / dry hair combinationReviewers report a clean-feeling scalp and fresh scent, with some noticing new baby-hair growth after regular use
general users, one long-term userSeveral reviewers with fine or straight hair report the shampoo makes hair feel thicker, fuller, and bouncier without stripping the scalp
fine/straight hair, long hairA minority of reviewers found the shampoo left hair feeling limp or greasy despite liking other Oribe products
reviewer contrasting with other Oribe products they likedOne reviewer asked whether the product was subject to a recall for potential bacterial contamination; this is an unverified customer question, not a confirmed recall
unverified claim, flagged for awareness onlySignature Shampoo
The shampoo has successfully controlled dandruff for several customers over multiple years of consistent use.
Several users experience severe dryness, frizz, and thin-feeling hair after using this shampoo.
Long-time customers report a drastic scent change in recent formulations, comparing new versions to men's cologne.
Multiple customers report scalp odor problems within twenty-four to forty-eight hours after the sulfate removal reformulation.
The shampoo provides excellent cleansing with a luxurious lather and leaves hair soft and smooth.
Price check
Cost per ounce, in context
Cost per ounce against every product of this type we have priced, each at the size it is most often sold in. Value labels are computed from that percentile and from how many products that do the same job cost less; they are comparisons, not judgements about a brand.
$5.77/oz vs $6.12/oz — within about the same cost per ounce.
Every mark sits on one distribution because these are compared against the same set: 817 shampoos with a computable unit price.
Computed from cost per ounce against every product of this type we have priced, and from how many products that do the same job cost less. It is a comparison, not a judgement about the brand.
Compare with something else
Close formulas to each of these, as their own comparison pages.
Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo · Signature Shampoo · All shampoos in the library
How this page was made
- This page is assembled from the same researched records the individual product pages render: identity, each ingredient list as printed, each brand's own claims, dated price observations, and review themes written in our researchers' own words. Nothing on it is written per comparison.
- We do not rank these against each other. Which of them suits you depends on your hair, and that is what the consultation works out.
- The formula similarity percentage is a stored, precomputed number: position-weighted overlap of the two ingredient lists blended with agreement on the attributes we derive. It measures how alike two formulas are, not how well either works.
- The value band is a fixed label over two stored numbers: this product’s cost per ounce as a percentile of every product of this type we have priced, each at the size it is most often sold in, and how many products we score as doing the same job cost at least a quarter less per ounce.
- The "Is this right for you?" panel reads only your own consultation answers, and it applies exactly the filters our recommendation engine applies. It is computed when you load the page and is never stored on it.
- 8 sources were consulted across the products on this page.
- Ingredient order tells you relative amount only above roughly 1%. Prices are observations on the dates shown and change without notice. We do not sell these products and take no placement fees.
- This is cosmetic information, not medical advice, and nothing here diagnoses or treats a health condition.
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