Fragrance comparison

Version Sport vs Shaman

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

Version Sport

Ulric de Varens

3.9010 votes

Rank #44,507 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Shaman

Siordia Parfums

4.1233 votes

Rank #44,638 AromaticLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shaman takes 3 of 5 categories.

Version Sport
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shaman
Choose it for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Version Sport2/5

Shaman3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Version SportUlric de Varens

ShamanSiordia Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 67%Had 10%Want 24%

4.12/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 20%Had 12%Want 69%

Category winnerShamanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

50%Like

30%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

48%Love

30%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityShaman

SillageShaman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value46

Category winnerVersion SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

woody69%

soft spicy61%

aromatic100%

leather92%

green84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimeBergamotPink Pepper

Heart1.5-3 hrs

AppleLavenderClary SageBlack Tea

Base3-5 hrs

PatchouliLeatherOlibanumOakmossTonka Bean

Notes

WormwoodBirch TarTarragonLeatherGalbanumVetiverBlack TeaSageAbsintheOakmossCognacCivet

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Tea, Leather and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Version Sport, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall90

Winter40

Day100

Night39

Spring40

Summer70

Fall100

Winter40

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Casual 45%Work 32%Party 12%Date 11%

Men10

Unisex90

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#44,638

PerfumerEkaterina Siordia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVersion SportHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Version Sport by Ulric de Varens kicks off with a sharp, wake-up snap of zesty lime and tart bergamot. The citrus bursts forward with immediate energy. A pinch of crushed pink pepper adds dry heat underneath the surface. Within ten minutes, crisp green apple and clean lavender take over, smoothing out the initial alco…

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Shaman reads as a green, aromatic leather with a bitter herbal edge and a smoky undercurrent. Citrus and neroli brighten the opening, then wormwood, tarragon, tea, moss, and birch tar pull it into darker, earthier territory. It looks best for wearers who enjoy textured, unconventional scents rather than soft crowd-ple…

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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, Version Sport or Shaman?

Shaman takes 3 of 5 categories. Version Sport is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes; Shaman is rated 4.12/5 from 33 votes. Choose Version Sport for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shaman for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Version Sport or Shaman?

Shaman lasts longest (Shaman 68/100, Version Sport 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Version Sport or Shaman?

Shaman projects furthest (Shaman 63/100, Version Sport 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Version Sport and Shaman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Tea, Leather and Oakmoss.

Is Version Sport or Shaman better for summer or winter?

Version Sport suits daytime wear; Shaman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Version Sport and Shaman?

Version Sport has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Apple, Lavender, Clary Sage and Black Tea, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Olibanum and Oakmoss. Shaman features Wormwood, Birch Tar, Tarragon, Leather and Galbanum.