Fragrance comparison

Kologne, Shield of protection vs UNLTD

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 870 ratings analysed

Kologne, Shield of protection

By Kilian

3.90775 votes

Rank #5,130 CitrusAromatic

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65%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

UNLTD

Marc Ecko

4.0495 votes

Rank #14,204 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

UNLTD takes 5 of 7 categories.

Kologne, Shield of protection
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
UNLTD
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Kologne, Shield of protection2/7

UNLTD5/7

Ratings & consensus: UNLTD
Community sentiment: UNLTD
Longevity: Kologne, Shield of protection
Sillage & projection: UNLTD
Value for money: UNLTD
Versatility: UNLTD
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kologne, Shield of protection

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kologne, Shield of protectionBy Kilian

UNLTDMarc Ecko

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 775 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 58%Had 23%Want 20%

Category winnerUNLTDRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

37%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

564 votes

23%Love

65%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

95 votes

Category winnerUNLTDMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityKologne, Shield of protection

SillageUNLTD

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value73

Category winnerUNLTDBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

green48%

fresh spicy30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

musky69%

green61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green MandarinBitter OrangeMintLimeEucalyptus

Heart

RosemaryPetitgrainNeroliGingerGalbanum

Base

CedarGreen SapCashmere WoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

MelonBergamotMintblack fig

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderSuedeNeroliRosemary

Base4-6 hrs

Virginia Cedaroak mossCashmere WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Rosemary, Neroli and Cedar. Durations are only published for UNLTD, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring91

Summer100

Fall16

Winter3

Day100

Night33

Category winnerUNLTDMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex47

Women9

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 42%Work 29%Party 17%Date 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,130

PerfumerCalice Becker

Launched—

Reviews104

Overall rank#14,204

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerKologne, Shield of protectionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kologne, Shield of protection by By Kilian is a crisp, citrus-forward fragrance designed for everyday wear. Launched in 2022, it features a vibrant opening of green mandarin and lime, anchored by an herbal heart and a steady, clean base of musk and cedarwood. It performs best during warm spring and summer days, acting…

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Marc Ecko UNLTD arrives with a crisp rush of chilled honeydew melon, cracked spearmint leaves, and tart Italian bergamot. The first spray gives off a bright, fizzy green punch that wakes you up instantly. Give it ten minutes. The scent softens into clean English lavender, aromatic rosemary, and a subtle hint of dry su…

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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, Kologne, Shield of protection or UNLTD?

UNLTD takes 5 of 7 categories. Kologne, Shield of protection is rated 3.90/5 from 775 votes; UNLTD is rated 4.04/5 from 95 votes. Choose Kologne, Shield of protection for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose UNLTD for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kologne, Shield of protection or UNLTD?

They last about the same: Kologne, Shield of protection 61/100, UNLTD 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kologne, Shield of protection or UNLTD?

Projection is very close: UNLTD 53/100, Kologne, Shield of protection 52/100 for sillage.

Do Kologne, Shield of protection and UNLTD smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Rosemary, Neroli and Cedar.

Is Kologne, Shield of protection or UNLTD better for summer or winter?

For summer, UNLTD is the stronger pick. For winter, Kologne, Shield of protection is the stronger pick. UNLTD suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kologne, Shield of protection and UNLTD?

Kologne, Shield of protection has top notes of Green Mandarin, Bitter Orange, Mint and Lime, heart notes of Rosemary, Petitgrain, Neroli and Ginger, a base of Cedar, Green Sap, Cashmere Wood and Musk. UNLTD has top notes of Melon, Bergamot, Mint and black fig, heart notes of Lavender, Suede, Neroli and Rosemary, a base of Virginia Cedar, oak moss, Cashmere Wood and Musk.