Fragrance comparison

Animagical Man vs Shahariyaar

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 138 ratings analysed

3 wins

Animagical Man

Puma

3.69134 votes

Rank #17,705 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Shahariyaar

Lattafa Perfumes

4.504 votes

Rank #44,208 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Animagical Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

Animagical Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Shahariyaar
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Animagical Man3/4

Shahariyaar1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Animagical ManPuma

ShahariyaarLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 31%Had 58%Want 11%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 10%Had 2%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

61%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

134 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAnimagical Man

SillageShahariyaar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value63

Category winnerAnimagical ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

fruity83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

fresh56%

aromatic100%

marine92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomApple

Heart2-3 hrs

PineappleRosemaryBasil

Base3-5 hrs

Woodsy Notes

Top

CardamomAppleGrapefruitRosemary

Heart

Sea NotesTuberose

Base

MuskAgarwood (Oud)AmberCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Apple and Rosemary. Durations are only published for Animagical Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall31

Winter5

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex24

Women4

Casual 45%Work 32%Party 13%Date 11%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#44,208

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAnimagical ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puma Animagical Man starts with a sharp blast of crisp green apple and warm cardamom seeds. The opening feels crunchy and energetic. Within ten minutes, juicy pineapple steps forward alongside garden basil and crushed rosemary to create an aromatic, fresh spicy sweetness. It smells like chilled tropical fruit sliced o…

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Shahariyaar by Lattafa Perfumes is a compelling unisex fragrance that centers on a dynamic contrast between crisp orchard fruit and deep, resinous wood. It works well for casual daily wear, offering an interesting, multifaceted profile that avoids the common pitfalls of overly sweet designer scents while maintaining a…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Animagical Man or Shahariyaar?

Animagical Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Animagical Man is rated 3.69/5 from 134 votes; Shahariyaar is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Animagical Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Shahariyaar for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Animagical Man or Shahariyaar?

Animagical Man lasts longest (Animagical Man 50/100, Shahariyaar 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Animagical Man or Shahariyaar?

Shahariyaar projects furthest (Shahariyaar 71/100, Animagical Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Animagical Man and Shahariyaar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and fruity accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Apple and Rosemary.

Is Animagical Man or Shahariyaar better for summer or winter?

Animagical Man suits daytime wear; Shahariyaar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Animagical Man and Shahariyaar?

Animagical Man has top notes of Cardamom and Apple, heart notes of Pineapple, Rosemary and Basil, a base of Woodsy Notes. Shahariyaar has top notes of Cardamom, Apple, Grapefruit and Rosemary, heart notes of Sea Notes and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.