Fragrance comparison

Absinthe vs Shaman

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

2 wins

Absinthe

YanFroloff

4.008 votes

Rank #55,669 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Shaman

Siordia Parfums

4.1233 votes

Rank #48,603 AromaticLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absinthe takes 2 of 3 categories.

Absinthe
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Shaman
Choose it for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Absinthe2/3

Shaman1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Absinthe
Sillage & projection: Absinthe
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shaman

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AbsintheYanFroloff

ShamanSiordia Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 4%Had 6%Want 90%

4.12/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 20%Had 12%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

75%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

48%Love

30%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAbsinthe

SillageAbsinthe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value46

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green88%

bitter77%

anis65%

fresh spicy53%

herbal42%

aromatic100%

leather92%

green84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

GrassCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

AbsintheAniseWormwood

Base6-8 hrs

HayGalbanumVetiverLabdanum

Notes

WormwoodBirch TarTarragonLeatherGalbanumVetiverBlack TeaSageAbsintheOakmossCognacCivet

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAbsinthe, Wormwood, Galbanum and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Absinthe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring40

Summer70

Fall100

Winter40

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men10

Unisex90

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,669

PerfumerYan Froloff

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,603

PerfumerEkaterina Siordia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShamanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absinthe by YanFroloff opens with the crisp, dewy snap of crushed meadow grass and zesty lemon rind, bringing to mind a walk across an untamed pasture after early morning rain. As the initial brightness settles, bitter green wormwood and cool star anise take center stage, echoing the authentic herbal bite of a vintage…

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Shaman reads as a green, aromatic leather with a bitter herbal edge and a smoky undercurrent. Citrus and neroli brighten the opening, then wormwood, tarragon, tea, moss, and birch tar pull it into darker, earthier territory. It looks best for wearers who enjoy textured, unconventional scents rather than soft crowd-ple…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Absinthe or Shaman?

Absinthe takes 2 of 3 categories. Absinthe is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Shaman is rated 4.12/5 from 33 votes. Choose Absinthe for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Shaman for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Absinthe or Shaman?

Absinthe lasts longest (Absinthe 80/100, Shaman 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absinthe or Shaman?

Absinthe projects furthest (Absinthe 75/100, Shaman 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absinthe and Shaman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Absinthe, Wormwood, Galbanum and Vetiver.

Is Absinthe or Shaman better for summer or winter?

Absinthe suits day or night wear; Shaman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absinthe and Shaman?

Absinthe has top notes of Grass and Citruses, heart notes of Absinthe, Anise and Wormwood, a base of Hay, Galbanum, Vetiver and Labdanum. Shaman features Wormwood, Birch Tar, Tarragon, Leather and Galbanum.