Fragrance comparison

Case Study #3 O.A.C vs Shamanism Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

Case Study #3 O.A.C

RboW

4.147 votes

Rank #56,429 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Shamanism Oud

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #62,794 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

Case Study #3 O.A.C
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shamanism Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Case Study #3 O.A.C1/4

Shamanism Oud1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shamanism Oud
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Case Study #3 O.A.C

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Case Study #3 O.A.CRboW

Shamanism OudSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

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

43%Love

29%Like

29%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShamanism Oud

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

white floral83%

warm spicy74%

rose65%

earthy56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomGeraniumCardamom

Heart

JasmineAmyrisRose

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodVetiver

Top

BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress

Heart

CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood

Base

SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCardamom 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 season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,429

PerfumerFirmenich, Symrise

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,794

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCase Study #3 O.A.CHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Case Study #3 O.A.C from RboW is a grounding woody aromatic fragrance for anyone seeking a versatile daily scent. It opens with vibrant orange blossom and sharp cardamom before settling into a heart of jasmine and rose. The base relies on steady cedarwood and vetiver, offering a clean, balanced profile suitable for ye…

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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, Case Study #3 O.A.C or Shamanism Oud?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Case Study #3 O.A.C is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Case Study #3 O.A.C for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shamanism Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Case Study #3 O.A.C or Shamanism Oud?

Shamanism Oud lasts longest (Shamanism Oud 100/100, Case Study #3 O.A.C 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Case Study #3 O.A.C or Shamanism Oud?

Projection is very close: Case Study #3 O.A.C 50/100, Shamanism Oud 50/100 for sillage.

Do Case Study #3 O.A.C and Shamanism Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom and Cedarwood.

Is Case Study #3 O.A.C or Shamanism Oud better for summer or winter?

Case Study #3 O.A.C suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Case Study #3 O.A.C and Shamanism Oud?

Case Study #3 O.A.C has top notes of Orange Blossom, Geranium and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, Amyris and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver. 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.