Fragrance comparison

Godolphin vs Shamanism Oud

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,471 ratings analysed

Godolphin

Parfums de Marly

4.122,467 votes

Rank #1,566 LeatherAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Shamanism Oud

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #57,234 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Godolphin
Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Shamanism Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Godolphin2/4

Shamanism Oud2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GodolphinParfums de Marly

Shamanism OudSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 2,467 votes

Have 75%Had 25%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 hate

49%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

2,467 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

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShamanism Oud

SillageGodolphin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value75

Category winnerShamanism OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

animalic77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesSaffronMateThymeCypressGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseOrrisJasmine

Base6-10 hrs

LeatherAmberVirginia CedarVetiverMuskVanille

Top

BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress

Heart

CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood

Base

SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cypress, Leather and Amber. Durations are only published for Godolphin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex19

Women4

Date 36%Party 27%Work 20%Casual 17%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,566

PerfumerMichèle Saramito

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#57,234

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGodolphinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Godolphin balances rugged rawhide with bright, candied fruit. It makes an immediate impression. The first spray releases a lively burst of sweet dried fruit, herbal mate, and golden saffron before setting into dense, polished leather. You will notice the contrast right away. Unlike harsh, smoky birch …

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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, Godolphin or Shamanism Oud?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Godolphin is rated 4.12/5 from 2,467 votes; Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Godolphin for a leather and aromatic 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, Godolphin or Shamanism Oud?

Shamanism Oud lasts longest (Shamanism Oud 100/100, Godolphin 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Godolphin or Shamanism Oud?

Godolphin projects furthest (Godolphin 67/100, Shamanism Oud 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Godolphin and Shamanism Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cypress, Leather and Amber.

Is Godolphin or Shamanism Oud better for summer or winter?

Godolphin suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Godolphin and Shamanism Oud?

Godolphin has top notes of Fruity Notes, Saffron, Mate and Thyme, heart notes of Rose, Orris and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Amber, Virginia Cedar 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.