Fragrance comparison

N°65 vs Shaman

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

N°65

Ricarda M.

3.867 votes

Rank #45,435 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Shaman

Shantara

4.008 votes

Rank #44,717 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shaman takes 4 of 4 categories.

N°65
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
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.

N°650/4

Shaman4/4

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: Shaman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

N°65Ricarda M.

ShamanShantara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 47%Had 20%Want 33%

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

29%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShaman

SillageShaman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerShamanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

herbal84%

lavender77%

yellow floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TangerineBergamotPassionfruitLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CloveSageVioletJasmine

Base

PatchouliVanilleMuskSandalwood

Top

LavenderAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangVirginia CedarClove

Base

SageVanilleSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Clove, Sage 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

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#44,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerShamanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

N°65 by Ricarda M. opens with a zesty blast of tangerine and passionfruit, settling into a spicy heart of clove and sage. This floral fruity creation offers a youthful, aromatic profile that performs well in high temperatures. It is a bold, lively scent for those who enjoy herbal nuances mixed with bright citrus fruit…

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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, N°65 or Shaman?

Shaman takes 4 of 4 categories. N°65 is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Shaman is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose N°65 for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear. 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, N°65 or Shaman?

Shaman lasts longest (Shaman 80/100, N°65 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, N°65 or Shaman?

Shaman projects furthest (Shaman 100/100, N°65 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do N°65 and Shaman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Clove, Sage and Vanille.

Is N°65 or Shaman better for summer or winter?

N°65 suits daytime wear; Shaman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in N°65 and Shaman?

N°65 has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot, Passionfruit and Lime, heart notes of Clove, Sage, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vanille, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.