Delphinus vs Shamanism Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
DelphinusChoose it for a vanilla and almond 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.
Delphinus2/4
Shamanism Oud2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Shamanism Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Delphinus
- Value for money
- Shamanism Oud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Delphinus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DelphinusCreedShamanism OudSpiritumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 1,289 votes
Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%
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 hate48%Love
29%Like
13%Ok
5%Dislike
4%Hate
1,289 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
SillageDelphinus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShamanism OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
almond92%
powdery84%
amber77%
sweet69%
iris61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both amber and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
AlmondIncensePink PepperBlack Pepper
Heart3-4 hrs
OrrisHeliotropeOrchid
Base8-10+ hrs
Bourbon VanillaTonka BeanLeatherAmberwoodPatchouli
Top
BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress
Heart
CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood
Base
SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesIncense, Heliotrope, Bourbon Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Delphinus, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring65
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day85
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#27,784
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#63,128
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDelphinusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCreed Delphinus shifts away from the brand's crisp citrus heritage into deep, cozy gourmand territory. The opening hits your nose with crunchy roasted almond, cracked pink pepper, and a faint drift of clean incense smoke. Within twenty minutes, the composition softens into buttery orris root and heliotrope, creating a…
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, Delphinus or Shamanism Oud?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Delphinus is rated 4.13/5 from 1,289 votes; Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Delphinus for a vanilla and almond 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, Delphinus or Shamanism Oud?
Shamanism Oud lasts longest (Shamanism Oud 100/100, Delphinus 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Delphinus or Shamanism Oud?
Delphinus projects furthest (Delphinus 55/100, Shamanism Oud 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Delphinus and Shamanism Oud smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Incense, Heliotrope, Bourbon Vanilla and Tonka Bean.
Is Delphinus or Shamanism Oud better for summer or winter?
Delphinus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Delphinus and Shamanism Oud?
Delphinus has top notes of Almond, Incense, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Orris, Heliotrope and Orchid, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Leather and Amberwood. 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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