Fragrance comparison

Afdak vs Shamanism Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

3 wins

Afdak

Nabeel

4.0332 votes

Rank #20,947 LeatherFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Shamanism Oud

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #63,128 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Afdak takes 3 of 4 categories.

Afdak
Choose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Shamanism Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Afdak3/4

Shamanism Oud1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AfdakNabeel

Shamanism OudSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 34%Had 18%Want 48%

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

34%Love

47%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShamanism Oud

SillageAfdak

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAfdakBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

fruity92%

smoky84%

amber77%

sweet69%

animalic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryCarawaySaffron

Heart

IncenseJasmine

Base

LeatherWoody NotesAmber

Top

BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress

Heart

CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood

Base

SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Saffron, Incense and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer70

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night73

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#63,128

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAfdakHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Afdak opens with a vivid berry and saffron effect, then settles into smoky incense, suede-like leather and warm amber woods. It reads rich, slightly animalic and polished rather than rough. This suits someone who enjoys leather fragrances with a fruity twist and a smooth oriental feel. Several wearers describe it as r…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Afdak or Shamanism Oud?

Afdak takes 3 of 4 categories. Afdak is rated 4.03/5 from 32 votes; Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Afdak for a leather and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Shamanism Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Afdak or Shamanism Oud?

Shamanism Oud lasts longest (Shamanism Oud 100/100, Afdak 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Afdak or Shamanism Oud?

Afdak projects furthest (Afdak 66/100, Shamanism Oud 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Afdak and Shamanism Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Saffron, Incense and Leather.

Is Afdak or Shamanism Oud better for summer or winter?

Afdak suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Afdak and Shamanism Oud?

Afdak has top notes of Raspberry, Caraway and Saffron, heart notes of Incense and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Woody Notes and Amber. 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.