Fragrance comparison

Cosmopolitan vs Shaman

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 159 ratings analysed

5 wins

Cosmopolitan

Police

3.8636 votes

Rank #17,514 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Shaman

Arno Sorel

3.40123 votes

Rank #20,672 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cosmopolitan takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cosmopolitan
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shaman
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Cosmopolitan5/7

Shaman2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CosmopolitanPolice

ShamanArno Sorel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 53%Had 22%Want 26%

3.40/ 5 · 123 votes

Have 39%Had 61%Want 0%

Category winnerCosmopolitanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

64%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

15%Love

45%Like

8%Ok

31%Dislike

2%Hate

123 votes

Category winnerCosmopolitanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityShaman

SillageShaman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value78

Category winnerCosmopolitanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

powdery69%

lavender61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderSageMintLemonBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangGeraniumNutmegJasmine

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberMuskCedarCivet

Top

EucalyptusBrazilian OrangeMandarin

Heart

LavenderCinnamonGeraniumYlang-YlangNutmegMint

Base

Tonka BeanAmberPeru BalsamMuskRed Thyme

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint, Ylang-Ylang and Geranium. 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

Summer50

Fall79

Winter46

Day100

Night71

Spring39

Summer14

Fall61

Winter100

Day100

Night72

Category winnerCosmopolitanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men79

Unisex18

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,514

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#20,672

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerCosmopolitanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Police Cosmopolitan opens with a splash of crushed mint leaves, bitter bergamot, and sweet lavender. As the initial citrus sparkle fades, nutmeg and floral geranium bring warmth to the heart, keeping the profile clean yet slightly spicy. The base drys down into a soft vanilla, creamy sandalwood, and clean musk, creati…

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Shaman is an aromatic fougere with a familiar lavender core, brightened by eucalyptus and citrus, then warmed with cinnamon, amber and tonka. It reads powdery, musky and slightly sweet rather than sharp. If you like classic barbershop-adjacent scents with a softer, more affordable feel, this is the kind of scent to sa…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cosmopolitan or Shaman?

Cosmopolitan takes 5 of 7 categories. Cosmopolitan is rated 3.86/5 from 36 votes; Shaman is rated 3.40/5 from 123 votes. Choose Cosmopolitan for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shaman for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cosmopolitan or Shaman?

Shaman lasts longest (Shaman 62/100, Cosmopolitan 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cosmopolitan or Shaman?

Shaman projects furthest (Shaman 58/100, Cosmopolitan 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cosmopolitan and Shaman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Ylang-Ylang and Geranium.

Is Cosmopolitan or Shaman better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cosmopolitan and Shaman?

Cosmopolitan has top notes of Lavender, Sage, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Geranium, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Shaman has top notes of Eucalyptus, Brazilian Orange and Mandarin, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Peru Balsam and Musk.