Fragrance comparison

Y2K vs Shamballa for Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

Y2K

Xyrena

1.673 votes

Rank #82,428 FreshPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Shamballa for Man

Andre Sinan

5.001 votes

Rank #53,415 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shamballa for Man takes 4 of 4 categories.

Y2K
Choose it for a fresh and powdery character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Shamballa for Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Y2K0/4

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

Y2KXyrena

Shamballa for ManAndre Sinan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 16%Had 0%Want 84%

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

0%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

67%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate17

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityShamballa for Man

SillageShamballa for Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value50

Category winnerShamballa for ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

powdery88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

balsamic53%

fruity42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AnisePink PepperGrapefruitWatermelonCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

SageAtlas CedarGrass

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossMuskSandalwoodBirch

Top

BergamotGrapefruitLavenderSage

Heart

CardamomJuniper

Base

CedarSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossLabdanumTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Sage and Atlas Cedar. Durations are only published for Y2K, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex0

Women25

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#82,428

PerfumerKillian Wells

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,415

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShamballa for ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Y2K by Xyrena captures the bright, quirky energy of the turn of the millennium with a playful mix of juicy watermelon, zesty grapefruit, and licorice-tinted anise right at the first spray. As the crisp opening settles on your skin, cut grass and herbal sage bring back the clean, sporty freshness that dominated locker …

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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.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Y2K or Shamballa for Man?

Shamballa for Man takes 4 of 4 categories. Y2K is rated 1.67/5 from 3 votes; Shamballa for Man is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Y2K for a fresh and powdery character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Shamballa for Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Y2K or Shamballa for Man?

Shamballa for Man lasts longest (Shamballa for Man 80/100, Y2K 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Y2K or Shamballa for Man?

Shamballa for Man projects furthest (Shamballa for Man 100/100, Y2K 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Y2K and Shamballa for Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Sage and Atlas Cedar.

Is Y2K or Shamballa for Man better for summer or winter?

Y2K suits daytime wear; Shamballa for Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Y2K and Shamballa for Man?

Y2K has top notes of Anise, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Watermelon, heart notes of Sage, Atlas Cedar and Grass, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Birch. 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.