Fragrance comparison

Black Vetiver vs Shaman Gothic

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 132 ratings analysed

Black Vetiver

Phaedon

3.7886 votes

Rank #17,171 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Shaman Gothic

Arno Sorel

3.8546 votes

Rank #27,898 Warm SpicyCinnamon

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shaman Gothic takes 5 of 7 categories.

Black Vetiver
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shaman Gothic
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black Vetiver2/7

Shaman Gothic5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black VetiverPhaedon

Shaman GothicArno Sorel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 28%Had 17%Want 55%

3.85/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 30%Had 20%Want 50%

Category winnerShaman GothicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

86 votes

17%Love

67%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerShaman GothicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityShaman Gothic

SillageShaman Gothic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value88

Category winnerShaman GothicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

earthy48%

fresh spicy30%

warm spicy100%

cinnamon91%

citrus83%

vanilla74%

aromatic65%

woody56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LemonVetiverPepper

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LemonGrapefruitOrange

Heart

CinnamonPepperCalamus

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesLemon, Vetiver and Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall95

Winter26

Day100

Night38

Spring65

Summer24

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night88

Category winnerBlack VetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex42

Women0

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,171

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#27,898

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBlack VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phaedon Black Vetiver opens with a crisp burst of tart lemon backed by cracked black pepper before settling into a clean, woody vetiver base. Despite the brooding name, it wears bright and breezy on skin, making it an easy daytime pick for warm spring mornings and humid office commutes. The smoky elements stay muted, …

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Shaman Gothic opens with bright citrus, then turns warm and spicy with a clear cinnamon lift over soft vanilla, cedar, and vetiver. It reads like an easy woody spicy scent with a slightly sweet edge. For shoppers, the appeal is the fresh-spicy opening and approachable dry-down. The main caution is wear, which usually …

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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, Black Vetiver or Shaman Gothic?

Shaman Gothic takes 5 of 7 categories. Black Vetiver is rated 3.78/5 from 86 votes; Shaman Gothic is rated 3.85/5 from 46 votes. Choose Black Vetiver for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shaman Gothic for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Vetiver or Shaman Gothic?

They last about the same: Shaman Gothic 61/100, Black Vetiver 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black Vetiver or Shaman Gothic?

Shaman Gothic projects furthest (Shaman Gothic 61/100, Black Vetiver 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Vetiver and Shaman Gothic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Vetiver and Pepper.

Is Black Vetiver or Shaman Gothic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Vetiver is the stronger pick. For winter, Shaman Gothic is the stronger pick. Black Vetiver suits daytime wear; Shaman Gothic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Vetiver and Shaman Gothic?

Black Vetiver features Lemon, Vetiver and Pepper. Shaman Gothic has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Pepper and Calamus, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Cedar and Vetiver.