Fragrance comparison

Lethal vs Shamanism

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

Lethal

The Dua Brand

3.002 votes

Rank #69,961 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Shamanism

Spiritum

4.0424 votes

Rank #49,653 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Lethal
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money.
Shamanism
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Lethal2/4

Shamanism2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LethalThe Dua Brand

ShamanismSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

4.04/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 13%Had 3%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityShamanism

SillageLethal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value42

Category winnerLethalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

cinnamon77%

mossy69%

amber61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily of the ValleyTonka BeanPatchouliAmbergrisCedarwoodBergamotTarragonLavenderGalbanumVanillaOakmossLeather

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CypressBergamotOlibanumMyrtleSageRose OilMandarin Orange

Heart

CinnamonCloveCedarwoodOrrisYlang YlangHeliotropeJasmineCumin

Base

SandalwoodMossMuskVanillaTonka BeanMyrrh OilAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesTonka Bean, Cedarwood, Bergamot and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Lethal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring77

Summer31

Fall100

Winter46

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men13

Unisex69

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,961

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,653

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShamanismHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lethal by The Dua Brand is an extrait de parfum built around classic masculine aromatics, sharp citrus, and a deep leather base. The scent opens with bright lemon and bergamot layered over green tarragon and calming lavender. As the initial sharpness calms down, herbal tones merge with spicy clove, cumin, and soft flo…

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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, Lethal or Shamanism?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lethal is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Shamanism is rated 4.04/5 from 24 votes. Choose Lethal for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Shamanism for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lethal or Shamanism?

Shamanism lasts longest (Shamanism 70/100, Lethal 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lethal or Shamanism?

Lethal projects furthest (Lethal 50/100, Shamanism 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lethal and Shamanism smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Cedarwood, Bergamot and Vanilla.

Is Lethal or Shamanism better for summer or winter?

Shamanism suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lethal and Shamanism?

Lethal features Lily of the Valley, Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Ambergris and Cedarwood. 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.