Fragrance comparison

SHAMAN vs Song of Solomon

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 448 ratings analysed

4 wins

SHAMAN

MiN NEW YORK

3.93436 votes

Rank #7,812 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Song of Solomon

Hosanna Aroma

2.9212 votes

Rank #63,987 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

SHAMAN takes 4 of 5 categories.

SHAMAN
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Song of Solomon
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

SHAMAN4/5

Song of Solomon1/5

Ratings & consensus: SHAMAN
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: SHAMAN
Sillage & projection: SHAMAN
Value for money: Song of Solomon
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

SHAMANMiN NEW YORK

Song of SolomonHosanna Aroma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 436 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

2.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerSHAMANRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

32%Like

11%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

436 votes

33%Love

8%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

42%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate48

Category winners

LongevitySHAMAN

SillageSHAMAN

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSong of SolomonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic91%

patchouli83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

amber56%

amber100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

honey77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafCardamomMandarin

Heart

LabdanumFrankincenseRoseNutmeg

Base

PatchouliHoneyAmbergrisStyrax

Top15-30 mins

FrankincenseWild OrangeJasmine

Heart2-3 hrs

HoneyMango

Base4-6 hrs

CardamomNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Frankincense and Honey. Durations are only published for Song of Solomon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer0

Fall25

Winter100

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex46

Women4

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Casual 40%Date 30%Work 20%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#63,987

PerfumerKris Wrede

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSHAMANHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

SHAMAN by MiN NEW YORK opens with a crisp snap of violet leaf, chilled cardamom, and a splash of mandarin. As the top notes quiet down, the scent shifts toward resinous frankincense, labdanum, and soft rose. The base settles into patchouli, sweet honey, and salty ambergris, leaving a green yet balsamic trace on skin. …

Reviews →

Hosanna Aroma released Song of Solomon in 2024 as an all-botanical creation formulated by perfumer Kris Wrede. The scent opens with a lively splash of tart wild orange paired against green frankincense tears and soft jasmine petals. Soon, a golden heart of rich honey and juicy tropical mango takes over, sweetening the…

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, SHAMAN or Song of Solomon?

SHAMAN takes 4 of 5 categories. SHAMAN is rated 3.93/5 from 436 votes; Song of Solomon is rated 2.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose SHAMAN for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Song of Solomon for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, SHAMAN or Song of Solomon?

SHAMAN lasts longest (SHAMAN 70/100, Song of Solomon 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, SHAMAN or Song of Solomon?

SHAMAN projects furthest (SHAMAN 64/100, Song of Solomon 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do SHAMAN and Song of Solomon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Frankincense and Honey.

Is SHAMAN or Song of Solomon better for summer or winter?

Song of Solomon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in SHAMAN and Song of Solomon?

SHAMAN has top notes of Violet Leaf, Cardamom and Mandarin, heart notes of Labdanum, Frankincense, Rose and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Honey, Ambergris and Styrax. Song of Solomon has top notes of Frankincense, Wild Orange and Jasmine, heart notes of Honey and Mango, a base of Cardamom and Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi).