Fragrance comparison

The Mandariners for Him vs Shamanism

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 76 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Mandariners for Him

Mandarina Duck

3.9852 votes

Rank #17,582 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Shamanism

Spiritum

4.0424 votes

Rank #48,289 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Mandariners for Him takes 4 of 5 categories.

The Mandariners for Him
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shamanism
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

The Mandariners for Him4/5

Shamanism1/5

Ratings & consensus: The Mandariners for Him
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shamanism
Sillage & projection: The Mandariners for Him
Value for money: The Mandariners for Him
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Mandariners for Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Mandariners for HimMandarina Duck

ShamanismSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 59%Had 7%Want 35%

4.04/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 13%Had 3%Want 83%

Category winnerThe Mandariners for HimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

52 votes

33%Love

46%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityShamanism

SillageThe Mandariners for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value42

Category winnerThe Mandariners for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

sweet84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

cinnamon77%

mossy69%

amber61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CloverOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang YlangLavenderSage

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouli

Top

CypressBergamotOlibanumMyrtleSageRose OilMandarin Orange

Heart

CinnamonCloveCedarwoodOrrisYlang YlangHeliotropeJasmineCumin

Base

SandalwoodMossMuskVanillaTonka BeanMyrrh OilAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Ylang Ylang, Sage and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for The Mandariners for Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall44

Winter26

Day100

Night27

Spring77

Summer31

Fall100

Winter46

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex46

Women13

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 16%Party 9%

Men13

Unisex69

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#48,289

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Mandariners for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Mandariners for Him by Mandarina Duck is an easygoing citrus woody eau de toilette that takes an unexpected floral twist. You get a bright blast of Italian lemon, Brazilian orange, and green clover right at the nozzle. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus gives way to lush ylang ylang and aromatic lavender, cre…

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Shamanism by Spiritum opens with a refreshing burst of crisp green cypress, herbal sage, and sparkling bergamot paired with cool olibanum incense. As the scent settles on skin, warm kitchen spices like cinnamon and clove mingle with dry cedarwood, powdery orris, and subtle jasmine florals. The base dries down into ric…

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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, The Mandariners for Him or Shamanism?

The Mandariners for Him takes 4 of 5 categories. The Mandariners for Him is rated 3.98/5 from 52 votes; Shamanism is rated 4.04/5 from 24 votes. Choose The Mandariners for Him for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shamanism for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Mandariners for Him or Shamanism?

Shamanism lasts longest (Shamanism 70/100, The Mandariners for Him 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Mandariners for Him or Shamanism?

The Mandariners for Him projects furthest (The Mandariners for Him 56/100, Shamanism 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Mandariners for Him and Shamanism smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Ylang Ylang, Sage and Sandalwood.

Is The Mandariners for Him or Shamanism better for summer or winter?

The Mandariners for Him suits daytime wear; Shamanism suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Mandariners for Him and Shamanism?

The Mandariners for Him has top notes of Clover, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Lavender and Sage, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli. Shamanism has top notes of Cypress, Bergamot, Olibanum and Myrtle, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Cedarwood and Orris, a base of Sandalwood, Moss, Musk and Vanilla.