Fragrance comparison

Formentera vs Shamanism Oud

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Formentera

Varriale Profumi

3.001 votes

Rank #65,199 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Shamanism Oud

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #56,390 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Formentera
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Shamanism Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Formentera1/4

Shamanism Oud1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FormenteraVarriale Profumi

Shamanism OudSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageFormentera

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

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Orange PeelBergamotCassisLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Pink PepperGeraniumJasmineIncenseGingerClove

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaVetiverAmberTalc

Top

BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress

Heart

CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood

Base

SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Incense, Clove and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Formentera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night39

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 18%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,199

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,390

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShamanism OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Formentera by Varriale Profumi brings bright Mediterranean sunshine into a classic barbershop structure. You get an immediate kick of tart lemon, bitter orange peel, and tangy cassis on the initial spray. It wakes you up fast. Within fifteen minutes, warm ginger, pink pepper, and a faint streak of smoky incense add su…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Formentera or Shamanism Oud?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Formentera is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Formentera for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Shamanism Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Formentera or Shamanism Oud?

They last about the same: Formentera 100/100, Shamanism Oud 100/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Formentera or Shamanism Oud?

Formentera projects furthest (Formentera 100/100, Shamanism Oud 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Formentera and Shamanism Oud smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Incense, Clove and Sandalwood.

Is Formentera or Shamanism Oud better for summer or winter?

Formentera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Formentera and Shamanism Oud?

Formentera has top notes of Orange Peel, Bergamot, Cassis and Lemon, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Geranium, Jasmine and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla 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.