Fragrance comparison

Agua Geranium vs Shamanism Oud

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

Agua Geranium

Claus Porto

4.0539 votes

Rank #43,111 AromaticEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Shamanism Oud

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #58,858 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Agua Geranium
Choose it for a aromatic and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shamanism Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Agua Geranium2/4

Shamanism Oud2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Agua GeraniumClaus Porto

Shamanism OudSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 56%Had 6%Want 38%

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

38%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 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

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShamanism Oud

SillageAgua Geranium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value75

Category winnerShamanism OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

earthy92%

mossy84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

musky61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MossGeraniumVetiverBergamotMuskAngelicaLavenderRoseClovePatchouliTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress

Heart

CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood

Base

SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Clove and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Agua Geranium, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall79

Winter29

Day100

Night38

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex19

Women5

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,111

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,858

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAgua GeraniumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Agua Geranium by Claus Porto is a crisp aromatic fougere built around leafy greens, bright citrus, and earthy roots. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot paired with herbal angelica and soothing lavender. Soon, a pungent green geranium takes center stage, accompanied by a touch of rose and warm clove for…

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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, Agua Geranium or Shamanism Oud?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Agua Geranium is rated 4.05/5 from 39 votes; Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Agua Geranium for a aromatic and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shamanism Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Agua Geranium or Shamanism Oud?

Shamanism Oud lasts longest (Shamanism Oud 100/100, Agua Geranium 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agua Geranium or Shamanism Oud?

Projection is very close: Agua Geranium 51/100, Shamanism Oud 50/100 for sillage.

Do Agua Geranium and Shamanism Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clove and Tonka Bean.

Is Agua Geranium or Shamanism Oud better for summer or winter?

Agua Geranium suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agua Geranium and Shamanism Oud?

Agua Geranium features Moss, Geranium, Vetiver, Bergamot and Musk. 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.