Blue Wood Elixir vs Shamanism Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Blue Wood ElixirChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Shamanism OudChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Blue Wood Elixir2/4
Shamanism Oud2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Shamanism Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Blue Wood Elixir
- Value for money
- Shamanism Oud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Blue Wood Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Blue Wood ElixirMithShamanism OudSpiritumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 25%Had 17%Want 58%
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 hate43%Love
43%Like
14%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
7 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
SillageBlue Wood Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShamanism OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic91%
woody83%
fresh spicy74%
warm spicy65%
musky56%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomMandarinOrangeLemon
Heart
NutmegRosemaryCypressFloral Notes
Base
CedarwoodPatchouliLabdanumMusk
Top
BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress
Heart
CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood
Base
SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin, Cypress and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring83
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
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#38,161
PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#62,624
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlue Wood ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlue Wood Elixir opens bright and spicy, with citrus and cardamom up front before cypress, rosemary and nutmeg add a cool aromatic edge. The dry-down turns smoother and woodier, with cedar, patchouli, labdanum and musk giving it a polished, slightly resinous finish. It reads like a fresh woody oriental with a masculin…
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, Blue Wood Elixir or Shamanism Oud?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Blue Wood Elixir is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Blue Wood Elixir for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Shamanism Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Blue Wood Elixir or Shamanism Oud?
Shamanism Oud lasts longest (Shamanism Oud 100/100, Blue Wood Elixir 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Blue Wood Elixir or Shamanism Oud?
Blue Wood Elixir projects furthest (Blue Wood Elixir 55/100, Shamanism Oud 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Blue Wood Elixir and Shamanism Oud smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin, Cypress and Cedarwood.
Is Blue Wood Elixir or Shamanism Oud better for summer or winter?
Blue Wood Elixir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Blue Wood Elixir and Shamanism Oud?
Blue Wood Elixir has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Rosemary, Cypress and Floral Notes, a base of Cedarwood, Patchouli, Labdanum 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.
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