Fragrance comparison

MAC Hue: MV2 vs Shaman

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 117 ratings analysed

MAC Hue: MV2

MAC

4.26109 votes

Rank #6,290 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Shaman

Shantara

4.008 votes

Rank #44,717 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shaman takes 3 of 4 categories.

MAC Hue: MV2
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Shaman
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

MAC Hue: MV21/4

Shaman3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shaman
Sillage & projection: Shaman
Value for money: Shaman
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: MAC Hue: MV2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MAC Hue: MV2MAC

ShamanShantara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 7%Had 4%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

28%Like

1%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

109 votes

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShaman

SillageShaman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value75

Category winnerShamanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery83%

lavender65%

citrus48%

aromatic30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

herbal84%

lavender77%

yellow floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both lavender and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi Lemon

Heart

Lavender

Base

VanilleHeliotrope

Top

LavenderAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangVirginia CedarClove

Base

SageVanilleSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Lavender and Vanille. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer42

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#44,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMAC Hue: MV2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MAC Hue: MV2 opens with a splash of zesty Amalfi lemon that cuts straight through cool lavender. As the sharp top note mellows, sweet vanilla and powdery heliotrope settle onto skin, creating a warm, custardy comfort. Designed for cold winter days, this discontinued gourmand strikes a soft balance between citrus fresh…

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Shaman by Shantara is an earthy green EDT that captures the damp, quiet atmosphere of a dense European forest. Built with organic ingredients, this fragrance leans heavily on lavender, amalfi lemon, and sage to create a grounding aromatic experience for men. It skips modern synthetic sweetness in favor of a traditiona…

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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, MAC Hue: MV2 or Shaman?

Shaman takes 3 of 4 categories. MAC Hue: MV2 is rated 4.26/5 from 109 votes; Shaman is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose MAC Hue: MV2 for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Shaman for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, MAC Hue: MV2 or Shaman?

Shaman lasts longest (Shaman 80/100, MAC Hue: MV2 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MAC Hue: MV2 or Shaman?

Shaman projects furthest (Shaman 100/100, MAC Hue: MV2 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MAC Hue: MV2 and Shaman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lavender and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Vanille.

Is MAC Hue: MV2 or Shaman better for summer or winter?

Shaman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MAC Hue: MV2 and Shaman?

MAC Hue: MV2 has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Vanille and Heliotrope. Shaman has top notes of Lavender and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Virginia Cedar and Clove, a base of Sage, Vanille and Sandalwood.