Fragrance comparison

Eureka vs SHAMAN

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 578 ratings analysed

7 wins

Eureka

Reinvented

4.03142 votes

Rank #4,744 Warm SpicyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

SHAMAN

MiN NEW YORK

3.93436 votes

Rank #8,594 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eureka takes 7 of 7 categories.

Eureka
Choose it for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
SHAMAN
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Best in winter.

Eureka7/7

SHAMAN0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EurekaReinvented

SHAMANMiN NEW YORK

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%

3.93/ 5 · 436 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerEurekaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

40%Love

32%Like

11%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

436 votes

Category winnerEurekaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityEureka

SillageEureka

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value37

Category winnerEurekaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

patchouli92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

ozonic69%

white floral61%

ozonic100%

aquatic91%

patchouli83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

amber56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both patchouli, ozonic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafBergamotCoffee

Heart

NutmegJasmineCardamomBlack Pepper

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodTolu BalsamStyrax

Top

Violet LeafCardamomMandarin

Heart

LabdanumFrankincenseRoseNutmeg

Base

PatchouliHoneyAmbergrisStyrax

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer29

Fall100

Winter88

Day92

Night100

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEurekaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex60

Women16

Men51

Unisex46

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,744

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#8,594

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerEurekaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eureka is a spicy, woody scent with a bright violet leaf and bergamot lift, then an unexpected coffee twist that can read slightly cola-like on skin. The heart turns nutmeg-forward with cardamom and pepper, before settling into patchouli, sandalwood and resinous balsams. It is the kind of perfume that can feel smooth …

Reviews →

SHAMAN by MiN NEW YORK opens with a crisp snap of violet leaf, chilled cardamom, and a splash of mandarin. As the top notes quiet down, the scent shifts toward resinous frankincense, labdanum, and soft rose. The base settles into patchouli, sweet honey, and salty ambergris, leaving a green yet balsamic trace on skin. …

Reviews →

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, Eureka or SHAMAN?

Eureka takes 7 of 7 categories. Eureka is rated 4.03/5 from 142 votes; SHAMAN is rated 3.93/5 from 436 votes. Choose Eureka for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose SHAMAN for a ozonic and aquatic character. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Eureka or SHAMAN?

Eureka lasts longest (Eureka 79/100, SHAMAN 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eureka or SHAMAN?

Eureka projects furthest (Eureka 69/100, SHAMAN 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eureka and SHAMAN smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share patchouli, ozonic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Patchouli.

Is Eureka or SHAMAN better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eureka is the stronger pick. For winter, SHAMAN is the stronger pick. Eureka suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eureka and SHAMAN?

Eureka has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot and Coffee, heart notes of Nutmeg, Jasmine, Cardamom and Black Pepper, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Tolu Balsam and Styrax. SHAMAN has top notes of Violet Leaf, Cardamom and Mandarin, heart notes of Labdanum, Frankincense, Rose and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Honey, Ambergris and Styrax.