Cuir Imperial vs Shamanism Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Cuir ImperialChoose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Shamanism OudChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Cuir Imperial2/4
Shamanism Oud2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Shamanism Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Cuir Imperial
- Value for money
- Shamanism Oud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cuir Imperial
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cuir ImperialOrmonde JayneShamanism OudSpiritumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 22%Had 8%Want 70%
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 hate50%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
13%Dislike
7%Hate
30 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
Category winners
LongevityShamanism Oud
SillageCuir Imperial
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShamanism OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
leather92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CognacCardamomBergamotPink PepperClary Sage
Heart
SuedeLeatherOrrisRaspberryRoseFreesia
Base
SandalwoodCedarVetiverTonka BeanIncensePatchouli
Top
BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress
Heart
CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood
Base
SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Leather and Raspberry. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer42
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night45
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#7,966
PerfumerLinda Pilkington
Launched—
Reviews22
Overall rank#62,456
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCuir ImperialHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCuir Imperial is a bold leather perfume with a smoky, woody frame and a spicy cognac opening. On skin, reviewers often describe polished leather, suede, aromatic spice, and a sweeter dry-down touched by orris, sandalwood, tonka, and raspberry. It suits people who enjoy assertive leather scents with a luxury leather-sh…
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, Cuir Imperial or Shamanism Oud?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cuir Imperial is rated 4.01/5 from 68 votes; Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Cuir Imperial for a woody and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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, Cuir Imperial or Shamanism Oud?
Shamanism Oud lasts longest (Shamanism Oud 100/100, Cuir Imperial 81/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cuir Imperial or Shamanism Oud?
Cuir Imperial projects furthest (Cuir Imperial 76/100, Shamanism Oud 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cuir Imperial and Shamanism Oud smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Leather and Raspberry.
Is Cuir Imperial or Shamanism Oud better for summer or winter?
Cuir Imperial suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cuir Imperial and Shamanism Oud?
Cuir Imperial has top notes of Cognac, Cardamom, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Suede, Leather, Orris and Raspberry, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver and Tonka Bean. 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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