Aleksandr vs Shaman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shaman takes 4 of 7 categories.
AleksandrChoose it for a leather and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
ShamanChoose it for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aleksandr3/7
Shaman4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Aleksandr
- Community sentiment
- Shaman
- Longevity
- Shaman
- Sillage & projection
- Shaman
- Value for money
- Aleksandr
- Versatility
- Shaman
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aleksandr
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AleksandrArquisteShamanSiordia ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 210 votes
Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%
4.12/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 20%Had 12%Want 69%
Category winnerAleksandrRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
39%Like
9%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
210 votes
48%Love
30%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate
33 votes
Category winnerShamanMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityShaman
SillageShaman
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAleksandrBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
ozonic92%
aquatic84%
smoky77%
fresh69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
leather92%
green84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both leather and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NeroliVodkaAldehydesBirch Leaf
Heart
Violet LeavesRussian LeatherOrrisCognac
Base
Balsam FirBirch TarOakmossNatural Musk
Notes
WormwoodBirch TarTarragonLeatherGalbanumVetiverBlack TeaSageAbsintheOakmossCognacCivet
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCognac, Birch Tar and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring69
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring40
Summer70
Fall100
Winter40
Day80
Night100
Category winnerShamanMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,399
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#48,136
PerfumerEkaterina Siordia
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAleksandrHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArquiste Aleksandr opens with a sharp flash of chilled vodka, crisp aldehydes, and green birch leaf that cuts cleanly through cold winter air. Within twenty minutes, the icy top notes step back to reveal a dry heart of violet leaves, powdery orris, and polished Russian leather. Crisp balsam fir and smoky birch tar anc…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Aleksandr or Shaman?
Shaman takes 4 of 7 categories. Aleksandr is rated 4.02/5 from 210 votes; Shaman is rated 4.12/5 from 33 votes. Choose Aleksandr for a leather and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Shaman for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Aleksandr or Shaman?
Shaman lasts longest (Shaman 68/100, Aleksandr 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aleksandr or Shaman?
Shaman projects furthest (Shaman 63/100, Aleksandr 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aleksandr and Shaman smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and woody accords. Common notes include Cognac, Birch Tar and Oakmoss.
Is Aleksandr or Shaman better for summer or winter?
For summer, Shaman is the stronger pick. For winter, Aleksandr is the stronger pick. Shaman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aleksandr and Shaman?
Aleksandr has top notes of Neroli, Vodka, Aldehydes and Birch Leaf, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Russian Leather, Orris and Cognac, a base of Balsam Fir, Birch Tar, Oakmoss and Natural Musk. Shaman features Wormwood, Birch Tar, Tarragon, Leather and Galbanum.
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