Fragrance comparison

Deer Guide vs Shamanism Oud

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

Deer Guide

Simone Paris

4.007 votes

Rank #59,354 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Shamanism Oud

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #62,456 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shamanism Oud takes 2 of 4 categories.

Deer Guide
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Shamanism Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Deer Guide1/4

Shamanism Oud2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Deer GuideSimone Paris

Shamanism OudSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 76%

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

57%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

14%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShamanism Oud

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value75

Category winnerShamanism OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery83%

fresh spicy65%

fruity48%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PomegranateTangerineBergamot

Heart

RoseJasmineOrris

Base

SandalwoodHeliotropeRaspberry

Top

BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress

Heart

CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood

Base

SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sandalwood, Heliotrope 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 season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,354

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,456

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDeer GuideHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deer Guide opens with a bright mix of pomegranate, tangerine, and bergamot, then settles into a softer floral heart of rose, jasmine, and orris. The overall effect looks more woody and powdery than juicy, with sandalwood and heliotrope giving the dry-down a smooth, slightly cosmetic feel. This reads like a modern unis…

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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, Deer Guide or Shamanism Oud?

Shamanism Oud takes 2 of 4 categories. Deer Guide is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Deer Guide for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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, Deer Guide or Shamanism Oud?

Shamanism Oud lasts longest (Shamanism Oud 100/100, Deer Guide 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deer Guide or Shamanism Oud?

Projection is very close: Deer Guide 50/100, Shamanism Oud 50/100 for sillage.

Do Deer Guide and Shamanism Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sandalwood, Heliotrope and Raspberry.

Is Deer Guide or Shamanism Oud better for summer or winter?

Deer Guide suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deer Guide and Shamanism Oud?

Deer Guide has top notes of Pomegranate, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Orris, a base of Sandalwood, Heliotrope and Raspberry. 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.