Fragrance comparison

Azure vs Shamanism Oud

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

Azure

LC Waikiki

3.758 votes

Rank #56,470 AquaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Shamanism Oud

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #60,134 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Azure2/4

Shamanism Oud2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AzureLC Waikiki

Shamanism OudSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 67%Had 22%Want 11%

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

0%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShamanism Oud

SillageShamanism Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAzureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Water NotesBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

PatchouliCardamomJasmine

Base1 to 2 hours

SandalwoodCedarwoodMusk

Top

BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress

Heart

CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood

Base

SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Sandalwood and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Azure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer100

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,470

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#60,134

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAzureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Azure by LC Waikiki is a light woody aquatic fragrance designed for warm daytime wear. It opens with an immediate rush of crisp water notes and bright bergamot, giving it an airy, refreshing splash reminiscent of a clean ocean breeze. As the citrus top settles, a subtle spicy and floral core of cardamom, jasmine, and …

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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, Azure or Shamanism Oud?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Azure is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes; Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Azure for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Shamanism Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Azure or Shamanism Oud?

Shamanism Oud lasts longest (Shamanism Oud 100/100, Azure 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azure or Shamanism Oud?

Shamanism Oud projects furthest (Shamanism Oud 50/100, Azure 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azure and Shamanism Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.

Is Azure or Shamanism Oud better for summer or winter?

Azure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azure and Shamanism Oud?

Azure has top notes of Water Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood 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.