Fragrance comparison

Sei vs Shamballa for Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Sei

Aman

4.405 votes

Rank #53,273 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Shamballa for Man

Andre Sinan

5.001 votes

Rank #52,867 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shamballa for Man takes 4 of 4 categories.

Sei
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Shamballa for Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Sei0/4

Shamballa for Man4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SeiAman

Shamballa for ManAndre Sinan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 11%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityShamballa for Man

SillageShamballa for Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerShamballa for ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

lavender83%

amber74%

herbal65%

musky56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pine needlesJuniper

Heart

LavenderSage

Base

LabdanumCedar

Top

BergamotGrapefruitLavenderSage

Heart

CardamomJuniper

Base

CedarSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossLabdanumTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Lavender, Sage and Labdanum. 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

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,273

PerfumerJacques Chabert

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,867

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShamballa for ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sei by Aman is a Aromatic Green fragrance for women and men. Sei was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Chabert. Top notes are Pine needles and Juniper; middle notes are Lavender and Sage; base notes are Labdanum and Cedar.

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Shamballa for Man by Andre Sinan pairs bright bergamot and sharp lavender with a warm cardamom heart. It settles on a heavy forest floor base of cedar and oakmoss. This masculine scent is built for cool evening wear when you want a dry, wood-dominant presence that carries well in the autumn air.

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sei or Shamballa for Man?

Shamballa for Man takes 4 of 4 categories. Sei is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Shamballa for Man is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Sei for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Shamballa for Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Sei or Shamballa for Man?

Shamballa for Man lasts longest (Shamballa for Man 80/100, Sei 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sei or Shamballa for Man?

Shamballa for Man projects furthest (Shamballa for Man 100/100, Sei 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sei and Shamballa for Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Juniper, Lavender, Sage and Labdanum.

Is Sei or Shamballa for Man better for summer or winter?

Sei suits day or night wear; Shamballa for Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sei and Shamballa for Man?

Sei has top notes of Pine needles and Juniper, heart notes of Lavender and Sage, a base of Labdanum and Cedar. Shamballa for Man has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender and Sage, heart notes of Cardamom and Juniper, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Oakmoss.