Fragrance comparison

Lara Croft vs Shania by Stetson

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 149 ratings analysed

2 wins

Lara Croft

Tomb Raider

3.717 votes

Rank #58,480 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Shania by Stetson

Shania Twain

3.72142 votes

Rank #12,567 FruityFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lara Croft takes 2 of 3 categories.

Lara Croft
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shania by Stetson
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Lara Croft2/3

Shania by Stetson1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lara Croft
Sillage & projection: Lara Croft
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shania by Stetson

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lara CroftTomb Raider

Shania by StetsonShania Twain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 12%Had 18%Want 70%

3.72/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 37%Had 45%Want 18%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

34%Love

36%Like

1%Ok

26%Dislike

3%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityLara Croft

SillageLara Croft

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value43

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet86%

caramel72%

woody58%

vanilla44%

soft spicy30%

fruity100%

floral88%

rose77%

sweet65%

woody53%

white floral42%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CaramelRaspberryBlack CurrantPomegranate

Heart

OrchidRed BerriesAnisePepperFreesiaHeliotropeLily-of-the-ValleyElemi resin

Base

VanillaVetiverMusk

Notes

RoseFreesiaPomegranateRaspberryHoneysuckle

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Pomegranate and Freesia. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter45

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,480

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,567

PerfumerCarlos Viñals

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerShania by StetsonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lara Croft by Tomb Raider is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Lara Croft was launched in 2001. Top notes are Caramel, Raspberry, Black Currant and Pomegranate; middle notes are Orchid, Red Berries, Anise, Pepper, Freesia, Heliotrope, Lily-of-the-Valley and Elemi resin; base notes are Vanilla, Vetiver and Musk. It …

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Shania by Stetson is a bright wildflower and orchard blend that feels like a crisp spring morning. It pairs sweet pomegranate and tart raspberry with a heavy dose of fresh prairie rose. It is designed for women who want an easy, uncomplicated daytime floral that smells clean and slightly rustic.

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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, Lara Croft or Shania by Stetson?

Lara Croft takes 2 of 3 categories. Lara Croft is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes; Shania by Stetson is rated 3.72/5 from 142 votes. Choose Lara Croft for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shania by Stetson for a fruity and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lara Croft or Shania by Stetson?

Lara Croft lasts longest (Lara Croft 73/100, Shania by Stetson 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lara Croft or Shania by Stetson?

Lara Croft projects furthest (Lara Croft 56/100, Shania by Stetson 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lara Croft and Shania by Stetson smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Pomegranate and Freesia.

Is Lara Croft or Shania by Stetson better for summer or winter?

Lara Croft suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lara Croft and Shania by Stetson?

Lara Croft has top notes of Caramel, Raspberry, Black Currant and Pomegranate, heart notes of Orchid, Red Berries, Anise and Pepper, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver and Musk. Shania by Stetson features Rose, Freesia, Pomegranate, Raspberry and Honeysuckle.