Fragrance comparison

Hypnotic vs Shamanism Oud

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

2 wins

Hypnotic

Armaf

5.001 votes

Rank #51,629 White FloralCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Shamanism Oud

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #62,456 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hypnotic takes 2 of 3 categories.

Hypnotic
Choose it for a white floral and cherry character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Shamanism Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in winter.

Hypnotic2/3

Shamanism Oud0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HypnoticArmaf

Shamanism OudSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 29%Had 3%Want 68%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageHypnotic

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

white floral100%

cherry92%

fresh84%

warm spicy77%

rose69%

woody61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CherryCloveRaspberryBergamot

Heart

Lily of the ValleyRoseJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVanillaAmberVetiverMusk

Top

BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress

Heart

CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood

Base

SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesClove, Raspberry, Bergamot and Lily of the Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,456

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHypnoticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Hypnotic starts with a sweet blast of dark cherry and raspberry, spiked with clove. As it sits on the skin, the initial fruity splash quietens down. A clean, soapy lily of the valley and classic rose emerge, adding a distinct floral texture. The base grounds the blend with warm sandalwood, sweet vanilla, and dry…

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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, Hypnotic or Shamanism Oud?

Hypnotic takes 2 of 3 categories. Hypnotic is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Hypnotic for a white floral and cherry character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Shamanism Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in winter.

Which projects more, Hypnotic or Shamanism Oud?

Hypnotic projects furthest (Hypnotic 75/100, Shamanism Oud 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hypnotic and Shamanism Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Clove, Raspberry, Bergamot and Lily of the Valley.

Is Hypnotic or Shamanism Oud better for summer or winter?

Hypnotic suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hypnotic and Shamanism Oud?

Hypnotic has top notes of Cherry, Clove, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Amber 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.