Fragrance comparison

Kaheela Lux vs Shamanism Oud

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 53 ratings analysed

Kaheela Lux

PARIS CORNER

4.2249 votes

Rank #15,603 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Shamanism Oud

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #60,917 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Kaheela Lux
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy 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.

Kaheela Lux2/4

Shamanism Oud2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kaheela LuxPARIS CORNER

Shamanism OudSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 51%Had 4%Want 45%

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

51%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

49 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShamanism Oud

SillageKaheela Lux

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value75

Category winnerShamanism OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy90%

woody80%

powdery70%

musky60%

cinnamon50%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

AppleSweet Almond

Heart2 to 3 hours

CinnamonHayOrrisRosePatchouliCedarwood

Base4 to 6 hours

AmberBenzoinLabdanumSandalwoodMusk

Top

BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress

Heart

CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood

Base

SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCedarwood, Amber and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Kaheela Lux, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring21

Summer4

Fall88

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex69

Women23

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,603

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#60,917

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKaheela LuxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kaheela Lux by PARIS CORNER is a warm, resinous fragrance that pairs crisp fruit with rich spices and balsamic sweetness. It opens with crisp apple and sweet almond, setting a cozy, nutty tone right away. The heart builds warmth through cinnamon, earthy patchouli, dry cedarwood, and a touch of powdery orris alongside …

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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, Kaheela Lux or Shamanism Oud?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Kaheela Lux is rated 4.22/5 from 49 votes; Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Kaheela Lux for a amber and warm spicy 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, Kaheela Lux or Shamanism Oud?

Shamanism Oud lasts longest (Shamanism Oud 100/100, Kaheela Lux 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kaheela Lux or Shamanism Oud?

Kaheela Lux projects furthest (Kaheela Lux 54/100, Shamanism Oud 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kaheela Lux and Shamanism Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cedarwood, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is Kaheela Lux or Shamanism Oud better for summer or winter?

Kaheela Lux suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kaheela Lux and Shamanism Oud?

Kaheela Lux has top notes of Apple and Sweet Almond, heart notes of Cinnamon, Hay, Orris and Rose, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Labdanum 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.