Fragrance comparison

Passion vs Kologne, Shield of protection

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 779 ratings analysed

Passion

Police

4.004 votes

Rank #41,499 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Kologne, Shield of protection

By Kilian

3.90775 votes

Rank #4,991 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kologne, Shield of protection takes 2 of 3 categories.

Passion
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kologne, Shield of protection
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Passion1/3

Kologne, Shield of protection2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kologne, Shield of protection
Sillage & projection: Passion
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kologne, Shield of protection

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PassionPolice

Kologne, Shield of protectionBy Kilian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 13%Want 38%

3.90/ 5 · 775 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

35%Love

37%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

564 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityKologne, Shield of protection

SillagePassion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value27

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

powdery65%

citrus48%

lavender30%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

green48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonLavenderMint

Heart

Floral Notes

Base

SandalwoodCedarCashmere Wood

Top

Green MandarinBitter OrangeMintLimeEucalyptus

Heart

RosemaryPetitgrainNeroliGingerGalbanum

Base

CedarGreen SapCashmere WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Cedar and Cashmere Wood. 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

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men44

Unisex47

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#4,991

PerfumerCalice Becker

Launched—

Reviews104

Category winnerKologne, Shield of protectionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Police Passion opens with a sharp burst of lemon and cooling mint that quiet down quickly on skin. Lavender steps in during the middle hour, softening the citrus edges before creamy sandalwood and cashmere wood take over the base. It wears as a clean, light aromatic fougere suitable for casual spring mornings.

Reviews →

Kologne, Shield of protection by By Kilian is a crisp, citrus-forward fragrance designed for everyday wear. Launched in 2022, it features a vibrant opening of green mandarin and lime, anchored by an herbal heart and a steady, clean base of musk and cedarwood. It performs best during warm spring and summer days, acting…

Reviews →

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, Passion or Kologne, Shield of protection?

Kologne, Shield of protection takes 2 of 3 categories. Passion is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Kologne, Shield of protection is rated 3.90/5 from 775 votes. Choose Passion for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kologne, Shield of protection for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Passion or Kologne, Shield of protection?

They last about the same: Kologne, Shield of protection 61/100, Passion 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Passion or Kologne, Shield of protection?

Projection is very close: Passion 54/100, Kologne, Shield of protection 52/100 for sillage.

Do Passion and Kologne, Shield of protection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mint, Cedar and Cashmere Wood.

Is Passion or Kologne, Shield of protection better for summer or winter?

Passion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Passion and Kologne, Shield of protection?

Passion has top notes of Lemon, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Cashmere Wood. Kologne, Shield of protection has top notes of Green Mandarin, Bitter Orange, Mint and Lime, heart notes of Rosemary, Petitgrain, Neroli and Ginger, a base of Cedar, Green Sap, Cashmere Wood and Musk.