Fragrance comparison

8 THE CHALLENGER vs Shamanism Oud

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

8 THE CHALLENGER

hOUSE OF hELIOS

4.254 votes

Rank #55,723 GreenSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Shamanism Oud

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #55,463 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shamanism Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.

8 THE CHALLENGER
Choose it for a green and smoky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Shamanism Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

8 THE CHALLENGER1/4

Shamanism Oud3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shamanism Oud
Sillage & projection: 8 THE CHALLENGER
Value for money: Shamanism Oud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shamanism Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

8 THE CHALLENGERhOUSE OF hELIOS

Shamanism OudSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 15%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShamanism Oud

Sillage8 THE CHALLENGER

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerShamanism OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

smoky92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

ozonic69%

aquatic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RhubarbPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet LeavesCardamomFlowersSageHerbal Notes

Base7-10 hrs

SmokeLeatherOrrisSandalwoodWoodsy Notes

Top

BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress

Heart

CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood

Base

SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Sage and Leather. Durations are only published for 8 THE CHALLENGER, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day86

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Work 32%Date 29%Casual 22%Party 17%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,723

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,463

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShamanism OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

8 THE CHALLENGER by hOUSE OF hELIOS delivers a crisp, smoky leather profile anchored by green herbs and tart fruit. The opening hits fast with sour rhubarb, cracked pink pepper, and brisk bergamot. Within fifteen minutes, wet violet leaves and crushed garden sage cut across the initial brightness, introducing a cool, …

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Shamanism Oud by Spiritum opens with a bright burst of mandarin and bergamot layered over warm cardamom, saffron, and crisp cypress needles. As it settles onto your skin, the fragrance reveals a rich blend of spicy cinnamon, clove, cashmeran, and smooth rose petals. The foundation rests on velvety white oud, smoky inc…

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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, 8 THE CHALLENGER or Shamanism Oud?

Shamanism Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. 8 THE CHALLENGER is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose 8 THE CHALLENGER for a green and smoky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Shamanism Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 8 THE CHALLENGER or Shamanism Oud?

Shamanism Oud lasts longest (Shamanism Oud 100/100, 8 THE CHALLENGER 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 8 THE CHALLENGER or Shamanism Oud?

8 THE CHALLENGER projects furthest (8 THE CHALLENGER 75/100, Shamanism Oud 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 8 THE CHALLENGER and Shamanism Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Sage and Leather.

Is 8 THE CHALLENGER or Shamanism Oud better for summer or winter?

8 THE CHALLENGER suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 8 THE CHALLENGER and Shamanism Oud?

8 THE CHALLENGER has top notes of Rhubarb, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Cardamom, Flowers and Sage, a base of Smoke, Leather, Orris and Sandalwood. Shamanism Oud has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Rose Oil and Mandarin, heart notes of Clove, Lily of the Valley, Ylang Ylang and Heliotrope, a base of Sandalwood, Incense, Vanilla and Leather.