Identity vs Shamanism Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
12%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
IdentityChoose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Shamanism OudChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Identity2/4
Shamanism Oud2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Shamanism Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Shamanism Oud
- Value for money
- Identity
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Identity
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IdentityHintShamanism OudSpiritumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 65%Had 14%Want 22%
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 hate15%Love
45%Like
20%Ok
15%Dislike
5%Hate
20 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
Category winners
LongevityShamanism Oud
SillageShamanism Oud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIdentityBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothozonic100%
aquatic90%
fresh80%
mossy70%
earthy60%
woody50%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
Scent match12%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Ozonic notesMelonLemon
Heart2-3 hrs
Watery NotesLily of the ValleyGeranium
Base5-6 hrs
MossPatchouliAmberSandalwood
Top
BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress
Heart
CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood
Base
SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesLily of the Valley, Amber and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Identity, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring91
Summer100
Fall45
Winter0
Day100
Night13
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#43,783
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#63,128
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIdentityHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHint Identity is a crisp, ozonic aquatic fragrance built around breezy open air, crisp melon slices, and sharp lemon zest. As the tart citrus opening settles, the scent moves into a dewy heart of watery notes, clean geranium, and soft lily of the valley petals. The dry-down stays grounded and surprisingly earthy, anch…
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, Identity or Shamanism Oud?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Identity is rated 3.50/5 from 20 votes; Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Identity for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Shamanism Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Identity or Shamanism Oud?
Shamanism Oud lasts longest (Shamanism Oud 100/100, Identity 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Identity or Shamanism Oud?
Shamanism Oud projects furthest (Shamanism Oud 50/100, Identity 36/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Identity and Shamanism Oud smell similar?
Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Lily of the Valley, Amber and Sandalwood.
Is Identity or Shamanism Oud better for summer or winter?
Identity suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Identity and Shamanism Oud?
Identity has top notes of Ozonic notes, Melon and Lemon, heart notes of Watery Notes, Lily of the Valley and Geranium, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood. 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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