Fragrance comparison

Shaman Mystic vs Studio 1886 Legendary

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Shaman Mystic

Arno Sorel

3.8614 votes

Rank #52,204 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Studio 1886 Legendary

Avon

3.388 votes

Rank #60,455 LavenderCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Studio 1886 Legendary takes 3 of 4 categories.

Shaman Mystic
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Studio 1886 Legendary
Choose it for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Shaman Mystic1/4

Studio 1886 Legendary3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Studio 1886 Legendary
Sillage & projection: Studio 1886 Legendary
Value for money: Studio 1886 Legendary
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shaman Mystic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shaman MysticArno Sorel

Studio 1886 LegendaryAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 48%Had 15%Want 37%

3.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 35%Had 8%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

25%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityStudio 1886 Legendary

SillageStudio 1886 Legendary

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value70

Category winnerStudio 1886 LegendaryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

green61%

lavender100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

patchouli60%

woody50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

GalbanumIrisLavenderNutmeg

Base

VetiverPatchouliAmberCedarVanillaMusk

Top

Lemon

Heart

Lavender

Base

PatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Lavender, Patchouli and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer67

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night43

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,204

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,455

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShaman MysticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shaman Mystic opens bright and sharp with lemon, bergamot and grapefruit, then settles into a greener, slightly powdery heart of galbanum, iris, lavender and nutmeg. The dry-down brings vetiver, patchouli, cedar and soft amber warmth. It usually reads as a fresh woody aromatic for men, better suited to daytime and mil…

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Studio 1886 Legendary by Avon delivers a clean contrast between sharp citrus and resinous base notes. The fragrance opens with an immediate burst of tart lemon that quickly links up with dry, herbal lavender. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals an aromatic core reminiscent of traditional barbershop pr…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Shaman Mystic or Studio 1886 Legendary?

Studio 1886 Legendary takes 3 of 4 categories. Shaman Mystic is rated 3.86/5 from 14 votes; Studio 1886 Legendary is rated 3.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Shaman Mystic for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Studio 1886 Legendary for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shaman Mystic or Studio 1886 Legendary?

Studio 1886 Legendary lasts longest (Studio 1886 Legendary 80/100, Shaman Mystic 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shaman Mystic or Studio 1886 Legendary?

Studio 1886 Legendary projects furthest (Studio 1886 Legendary 55/100, Shaman Mystic 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shaman Mystic and Studio 1886 Legendary smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lavender, Patchouli and Amber.

Is Shaman Mystic or Studio 1886 Legendary better for summer or winter?

Shaman Mystic suits daytime wear; Studio 1886 Legendary suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shaman Mystic and Studio 1886 Legendary?

Shaman Mystic has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Galbanum, Iris, Lavender and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Amber and Cedar. Studio 1886 Legendary has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Patchouli and Amber.