Fragrance comparison

Christopher Shannon vs L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

Christopher Shannon

Verduu

3.8635 votes

Rank #35,350 CitrusWoody

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44%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang

Auphorie

4.1345 votes

Rank #9,915 FloralWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang takes 6 of 7 categories.

Christopher Shannon
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Christopher Shannon1/7

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Christopher ShannonVerduu

L'Histoire Oubliée De DunhuangAuphorie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 54%Had 18%Want 28%

4.13/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 15%Had 9%Want 77%

Category winnerL'Histoire Oubliée De DunhuangRating 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

66%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerL'Histoire Oubliée De DunhuangMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityL'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang

SillageL'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value44

Category winnerChristopher ShannonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

green61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, woody and citrus

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

LotusMandarin OrangeOrange Blossom

Heart

Jasmine TeaCinnamonOrris RootRoseStar AniseCuminCloves

Base

VanillaBitter AlmondHayAmberCashmere WoodSandalwoodMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cumin, 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

Summer77

Fall38

Winter23

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer64

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night67

Category winnerL'Histoire Oubliée De DunhuangMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex50

Women6

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,350

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,915

PerfumerEmrys Au, Eugene Au

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerL'Histoire Oubliée De DunhuangHigher 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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L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang by Auphorie is a complex floral woody musk that evokes the ancient Silk Road. It opens with bright mandarin and orange blossom, settling into a heart of jasmine tea and exotic spices. The dry-down reveals a resinous, warm base of sandalwood and vanilla. It is a contemplative scent for th…

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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 L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang?

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang takes 6 of 7 categories. Christopher Shannon is rated 3.86/5 from 35 votes; L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang is rated 4.13/5 from 45 votes. Choose Christopher Shannon for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Christopher Shannon or L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang?

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang lasts longest (L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang 85/100, Christopher Shannon 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Christopher Shannon or L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang?

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang projects furthest (L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang 78/100, Christopher Shannon 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Christopher Shannon and L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cumin, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is Christopher Shannon or L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang better for summer or winter?

For summer, Christopher Shannon is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang is the stronger pick. Christopher Shannon suits daytime wear; L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Christopher Shannon and L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang?

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. L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang has top notes of Lotus, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine Tea, Cinnamon, Orris Root and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Bitter Almond, Hay and Amber.