Fragrance comparison

Killer vs Shamanism Oud

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

3 wins

Killer

Marc Joseph

4.5812 votes

Rank #29,134 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Shamanism Oud

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #56,680 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Killer takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Killer3/4

Shamanism Oud1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KillerMarc Joseph

Shamanism OudSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 44%Had 8%Want 48%

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

58%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShamanism Oud

SillageKiller

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value98

¤ Price value75

Category winnerKillerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleGingerBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressGeraniumSage

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverLeatherMusk

Top

BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress

Heart

CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood

Base

SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cypress, Sage and Leather. Durations are only published for Killer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall78

Winter56

Day100

Night71

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 34%Work 31%Party 19%Date 16%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,134

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#56,680

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKillerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Killer by Marc Joseph hits the air with an energetic blast of tart green apple, zesty bergamot, and spicy fresh ginger. It immediately creates a bright, commanding bubble. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge calms down into a smooth aromatic heart of green cypress, crisp geranium, and dry clary sage. The base…

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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, Killer or Shamanism Oud?

Killer takes 3 of 4 categories. Killer is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes; Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Killer for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shamanism Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Killer or Shamanism Oud?

Shamanism Oud lasts longest (Shamanism Oud 100/100, Killer 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Killer or Shamanism Oud?

Killer projects furthest (Killer 81/100, Shamanism Oud 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Killer and Shamanism Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cypress, Sage and Leather.

Is Killer or Shamanism Oud better for summer or winter?

Killer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Killer and Shamanism Oud?

Killer has top notes of Apple, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Geranium and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Leather and Musk. 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.