Fragrance comparison

Kyoto 京都 vs Danse Du Shaman

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 59 ratings analysed

3 wins

Kyoto 京都

Le Goût De Peau 肌肤之味

3.9315 votes

Rank #43,223 SmokyAmber

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Danse Du Shaman

Natura Siberica

3.7744 votes

Rank #28,958 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kyoto 京都 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Kyoto 京都
Choose it for a smoky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Danse Du Shaman
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kyoto 京都3/5

Danse Du Shaman2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kyoto 京都Le Goût De Peau 肌肤之味

Danse Du ShamanNatura Siberica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 13%Had 2%Want 84%

3.77/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 18%Had 8%Want 75%

Category winnerKyoto 京都Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

27%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

23%Love

52%Like

7%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityKyoto 京都

SillageDanse Du Shaman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value29

Category winnerKyoto 京都Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

amber86%

woody72%

balsamic58%

warm spicy44%

aromatic30%

woody100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

smoky70%

balsamic60%

conifer50%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, smoky and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Weeping Cherry Blossom

Heart2 to 3 hours

PineFrankincenseDry Wood

Base3 to 4 hours

IncenseSmoke

Top

BergamotelemiGuaiac Wood

Heart

PineSmoke

Base

PatchouliAtlas CedarIncenseAmber

InformationalShared notesPine, Incense and Smoke. Durations are only published for Kyoto 京都, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter40

Day50

Night100

Spring42

Summer58

Fall100

Winter42

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

Men40

Unisex30

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#28,958

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerDanse Du ShamanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kyoto 京都 by Le Goût De Peau 肌肤之味 brings together crisp greenery and dry temple incense. It opens with a delicate touch of weeping cherry blossom before quickly settling into its resinous core. The heart highlights crisp pine, frankincense, and dry wood, creating an aromatic forest atmosphere that feels calm rath…

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Danse Du Shaman by Natura Siberica balances aromatic pine and sharp bergamot against a base of resinous incense and smoky patchouli. This unisex fragrance leans into a woody, coniferous profile that feels grounded and earthy. It is a solid choice for those who prefer nature inspired scents over synthetic sweets, offer…

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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, Kyoto 京都 or Danse Du Shaman?

Kyoto 京都 takes 3 of 5 categories. Kyoto 京都 is rated 3.93/5 from 15 votes; Danse Du Shaman is rated 3.77/5 from 44 votes. Choose Kyoto 京都 for a smoky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Danse Du Shaman for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kyoto 京都 or Danse Du Shaman?

They last about the same: Kyoto 京都 60/100, Danse Du Shaman 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kyoto 京都 or Danse Du Shaman?

Danse Du Shaman projects furthest (Danse Du Shaman 64/100, Kyoto 京都 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kyoto 京都 and Danse Du Shaman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, smoky and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pine, Incense and Smoke.

Is Kyoto 京都 or Danse Du Shaman better for summer or winter?

Kyoto 京都 suits evening wear; Danse Du Shaman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kyoto 京都 and Danse Du Shaman?

Kyoto 京都 has top notes of Weeping Cherry Blossom, heart notes of Pine, Frankincense and Dry Wood, a base of Incense and Smoke. Danse Du Shaman has top notes of Bergamot, elemi and Guaiac Wood, heart notes of Pine and Smoke, a base of Patchouli, Atlas Cedar, Incense and Amber.