Fragrance comparison

April 2nd vs Shamanism

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

3 wins

April 2nd

Anfasic

5.002 votes

Rank #44,613 RosePowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Shamanism

Spiritum

4.0424 votes

Rank #46,289 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

April 2nd takes 3 of 3 categories.

April 2nd
Choose it for a rose and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Shamanism
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

April 2nd3/3

Shamanism0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: April 2nd
Sillage & projection: April 2nd
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: April 2nd

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

April 2ndAnfasic

ShamanismSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.04/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 13%Had 3%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

33%Love

46%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityApril 2nd

SillageApril 2nd

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value42

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

powdery83%

citrus65%

floral48%

fruity30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

cinnamon77%

mossy69%

amber61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

Taif RoseRose Oil

Base

Amber

Top

CypressBergamotOlibanumMyrtleSageRose OilMandarin Orange

Heart

CinnamonCloveCedarwoodOrrisYlang YlangHeliotropeJasmineCumin

Base

SandalwoodMossMuskVanillaTonka BeanMyrrh OilAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rose Oil and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring77

Summer31

Fall100

Winter46

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men13

Unisex69

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,289

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerApril 2ndHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

April 2nd by Anfasic opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange before settling into a dense heart of Taif rose and concentrated rose oil. The base relies on warm amber to anchor the heavy floral bouquet, creating a dry down that leans soft and powdery on skin. This oriental floral scent shines best in cool autumn ai…

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Shamanism by Spiritum opens with a refreshing burst of crisp green cypress, herbal sage, and sparkling bergamot paired with cool olibanum incense. As the scent settles on skin, warm kitchen spices like cinnamon and clove mingle with dry cedarwood, powdery orris, and subtle jasmine florals. The base dries down into ric…

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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, April 2nd or Shamanism?

April 2nd takes 3 of 3 categories. April 2nd is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Shamanism is rated 4.04/5 from 24 votes. Choose April 2nd for a rose and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Shamanism for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, April 2nd or Shamanism?

April 2nd lasts longest (April 2nd 100/100, Shamanism 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, April 2nd or Shamanism?

April 2nd projects furthest (April 2nd 88/100, Shamanism 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do April 2nd and Shamanism smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rose Oil and Amber.

Is April 2nd or Shamanism better for summer or winter?

Shamanism suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in April 2nd and Shamanism?

April 2nd has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Taif Rose and Rose Oil, a base of Amber. Shamanism has top notes of Cypress, Bergamot, Olibanum and Myrtle, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Cedarwood and Orris, a base of Sandalwood, Moss, Musk and Vanilla.