Fragrance comparison

Craze vs Shamanism

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,224 ratings analysed

5 wins

Craze

Armaf

3.862,200 votes

Rank #791 AlmondVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Shamanism

Spiritum

4.0424 votes

Rank #52,163 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Craze takes 5 of 5 categories.

Craze
Choose it for a almond and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Shamanism
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Craze5/5

Shamanism0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CrazeArmaf

ShamanismSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 2,200 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 13%Had 3%Want 83%

Category winnerCrazeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

1,644 votes

33%Love

46%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCraze

SillageCraze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value42

Category winnerCrazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

almond100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

nutty77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

cinnamon77%

mossy69%

amber61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HeliotropeCuminBergamot

Heart

Bitter AlmondLavenderJasmineSage

Base

VanillaAmberSandalwood

Top

CypressBergamotOlibanumMyrtleSageRose OilMandarin Orange

Heart

CinnamonCloveCedarwoodOrrisYlang YlangHeliotropeJasmineCumin

Base

SandalwoodMossMuskVanillaTonka BeanMyrrh OilAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Cumin, Bergamot and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring77

Summer31

Fall100

Winter46

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex32

Women4

Men13

Unisex69

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews396

Overall rank#52,163

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCrazeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Craze hits the skin with a sweet, nutty punch that immediately commands attention. It leads with a distinct combination of bitter almond and warm vanilla, creating a thick, dessert-like cloud that feels rich and cozy. Heliotrope adds a heavy powdery texture from the start, while a soft undertone of cumin provide…

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Shamanism by Spiritum opens with a refreshing burst of crisp green cypress, herbal sage, and sparkling bergamot paired with cool olibanum incense. As the scent settles on skin, warm kitchen spices like cinnamon and clove mingle with dry cedarwood, powdery orris, and subtle jasmine florals. The base dries down into ric…

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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, Craze or Shamanism?

Craze takes 5 of 5 categories. Craze is rated 3.86/5 from 2,200 votes; Shamanism is rated 4.04/5 from 24 votes. Choose Craze for a almond and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Shamanism for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Craze or Shamanism?

Craze lasts longest (Craze 75/100, Shamanism 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Craze or Shamanism?

Craze projects furthest (Craze 65/100, Shamanism 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Craze and Shamanism smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Cumin, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Craze or Shamanism better for summer or winter?

Shamanism suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Craze and Shamanism?

Craze has top notes of Heliotrope, Cumin and Bergamot, heart notes of Bitter Almond, Lavender, Jasmine and Sage, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood. Shamanism has top notes of Cypress, Bergamot, Olibanum and Myrtle, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Cedarwood and Orris, a base of Sandalwood, Moss, Musk and Vanilla.