Black Cavalier XI vs Shamanism Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Black Cavalier XIChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Shamanism OudChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Black Cavalier XI2/4
Shamanism Oud2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Shamanism Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Black Cavalier XI
- Value for money
- Shamanism Oud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Cavalier XI
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black Cavalier XILe Bonheur PerfumesShamanism OudSpiritumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.56/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%
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 hate67%Love
22%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 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
Category winners
LongevityShamanism Oud
SillageBlack Cavalier XI
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShamanism OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
vanilla77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop1 to 2 hours
Orange OilBergamotSaffronMintCardamom
Heart2 to 4 hours
Red ThymeWormwoodLavenderCinnamon
Base5 to 8 hours
Tonka BeanPatchouliVanillaOakmossAmberCedarwood
Top
BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress
Heart
CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood
Base
SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Saffron, Cardamom and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Black Cavalier XI, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer50
Fall75
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,829
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#60,332
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlack Cavalier XIHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Cavalier XI by Le Bonheur Perfumes is an oriental fougere fragrance for men launched in 2024. The opening combines bright orange oil and bergamot with refreshing mint, warm cardamom, and bittersweet saffron. As the initial citrus crispness settles, an herbal heart of red thyme, wormwood, and clean lavender emerg…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Black Cavalier XI or Shamanism Oud?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Cavalier XI is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Black Cavalier XI for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Shamanism Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Black Cavalier XI or Shamanism Oud?
Shamanism Oud lasts longest (Shamanism Oud 100/100, Black Cavalier XI 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Cavalier XI or Shamanism Oud?
Black Cavalier XI projects furthest (Black Cavalier XI 58/100, Shamanism Oud 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Cavalier XI and Shamanism Oud smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Saffron, Cardamom and Tonka Bean.
Is Black Cavalier XI or Shamanism Oud better for summer or winter?
Black Cavalier XI suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Cavalier XI and Shamanism Oud?
Black Cavalier XI has top notes of Orange Oil, Bergamot, Saffron and Mint, heart notes of Red Thyme, Wormwood, Lavender and Cinnamon, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Vanilla and Oakmoss. 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.
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