Fragrance comparison

Christopher Shannon vs Kensie Free Spirit

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

5 wins

Christopher Shannon

Verduu

3.8635 votes

Rank #35,350 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Kensie Free Spirit

Kensie

3.1619 votes

Rank #61,368 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Christopher Shannon takes 5 of 5 categories.

Christopher Shannon
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kensie Free Spirit
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Christopher Shannon5/5

Kensie Free Spirit0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Christopher ShannonVerduu

Kensie Free SpiritKensie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 54%Had 18%Want 28%

3.16/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%

Category winnerChristopher ShannonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

5%Love

32%Like

37%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityChristopher Shannon

SillageChristopher Shannon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value58

Category winnerChristopher ShannonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

floral84%

musky77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerMandarin OrangeLavenderTurmericCumin

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomRose OilMagnoliaMimosa

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskVetiverOakCashmere WoodSandalwoodAmber

Top

LemonRed FruitsAppleBlack CurrantBergamotPlumMandarin OrangeCoconut

Heart

VioletMagnoliaPink PepperRoseJasmineVetiverOrange Blossom

Base

MuskPatchouliVanillaSugarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Magnolia 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

Summer77

Fall38

Winter23

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer78

Fall11

Winter0

Day100

Night11

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex50

Women6

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,350

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChristopher ShannonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Kensie Free Spirit opens with an energetic pop of bergamot, crisp apple, and dark plum before revealing a light coconut sweetness. As the top notes settle, soft jasmine and magnolia merge with pink pepper in the middle. The dry down lands on sugary vanilla, patchouli, and clean musk, creating a casual fruity floral go…

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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, Christopher Shannon or Kensie Free Spirit?

Christopher Shannon takes 5 of 5 categories. Christopher Shannon is rated 3.86/5 from 35 votes; Kensie Free Spirit is rated 3.16/5 from 19 votes. Choose Christopher Shannon for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kensie Free Spirit for a citrus and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Christopher Shannon or Kensie Free Spirit?

Christopher Shannon lasts longest (Christopher Shannon 71/100, Kensie Free Spirit 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Christopher Shannon or Kensie Free Spirit?

Christopher Shannon projects furthest (Christopher Shannon 66/100, Kensie Free Spirit 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Christopher Shannon and Kensie Free Spirit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and musky accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Magnolia and Musk.

Is Christopher Shannon or Kensie Free Spirit better for summer or winter?

Christopher Shannon suits daytime wear; Kensie Free Spirit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Christopher Shannon and Kensie Free Spirit?

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. Kensie Free Spirit has top notes of Lemon, Red Fruits, Apple and Black Currant, heart notes of Violet, Magnolia, Pink Pepper and Rose, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla and Sugar.