Fragrance comparison

C vs Christopher Shannon

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

3 wins

Karen Walker

4.0714 votes

Rank #21,036 White FloralCitrus

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55%scent match

Closely related

Christopher Shannon

Verduu

3.8635 votes

Rank #35,350 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

C takes 3 of 5 categories.

C
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Christopher Shannon
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

C3/5

Christopher Shannon2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CKaren Walker

Christopher ShannonVerduu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 19%Had 26%Want 55%

3.86/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 54%Had 18%Want 28%

Category winnerCRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

29%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityC

SillageChristopher Shannon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value66

Category winnerChristopher ShannonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

floral83%

musky74%

woody65%

powdery56%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MagnoliaGardeniaBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine SambacLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmberCashmere Wood

Top15-30 mins

GingerMandarin OrangeLavenderTurmericCumin

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomRose OilMagnoliaMimosa

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskVetiverOakCashmere WoodSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Musk. Durations are only published for Christopher Shannon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer17

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night83

Spring100

Summer77

Fall38

Winter23

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men44

Unisex50

Women6

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,036

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#35,350

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Karen Walker C presents a creamy white floral blend built on a base of warm sandalwood and cashmere wood. The fragrance opens with bright mandarin and bergamot before settling into a rich heart of gardenia and tuberose. It offers a cozy, sweet aura that suits casual day wear during autumn and spring.

Reviews →

Christopher Shannon by Verduu is a brisk, unconventional scent that wakes up your senses right away. The opening delivers a vibrant flash of tart mandarin orange and grated ginger, supported by an earthy kick of turmeric and aromatic cumin. It is dry, crisp, and slightly prickly. Within fifteen minutes, the initial bi…

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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, C or Christopher Shannon?

C takes 3 of 5 categories. C is rated 4.07/5 from 14 votes; Christopher Shannon is rated 3.86/5 from 35 votes. Choose C for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Christopher Shannon for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, C or Christopher Shannon?

C lasts longest (C 74/100, Christopher Shannon 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, C or Christopher Shannon?

Projection is very close: Christopher Shannon 66/100, C 65/100 for sillage.

Do C and Christopher Shannon smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is C or Christopher Shannon better for summer or winter?

C suits daytime wear; Christopher Shannon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in C and Christopher Shannon?

C has top notes of Magnolia, Gardenia, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Cashmere Wood. Christopher Shannon has top notes of Ginger, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Turmeric, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose Oil, Magnolia and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Oak and Cashmere Wood.