La Merna vs Shamanism Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shamanism Oud takes 4 of 4 categories.
La MernaChoose it for a powdery and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shamanism OudChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
La Merna0/4
Shamanism Oud4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Shamanism Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Shamanism Oud
- Value for money
- Shamanism Oud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Shamanism Oud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
La MernaLe Bonheur PerfumesShamanism OudSpiritumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
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 hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 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 winnerShamanism OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
green92%
woody84%
fresh77%
iris69%
violet61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Green NotesPineappleCardamom
Heart2 to 3 hours
Lily of the ValleyVioletOrris
Base2 to 4 hours
CedarwoodTonkaMusk
Top
BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress
Heart
CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood
Base
SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lily of the Valley and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for La Merna, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
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#61,567
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#60,332
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerShamanism OudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLa Merna by Le Bonheur Perfumes is a crisp floral aldehyde fragrance that balances clean botanical greenery with a smooth, cosmetic softness. The opening delivers a sharp burst of green notes alongside juicy pineapple and warm cardamom. As the first spray settles, powdery orris and delicate violet combine with fresh l…
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, La Merna or Shamanism Oud?
Shamanism Oud takes 4 of 4 categories. La Merna is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose La Merna for a powdery and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shamanism Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, La Merna or Shamanism Oud?
Shamanism Oud lasts longest (Shamanism Oud 100/100, La Merna 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, La Merna or Shamanism Oud?
Shamanism Oud projects furthest (Shamanism Oud 50/100, La Merna 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do La Merna and Shamanism Oud smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lily of the Valley and Cedarwood.
Is La Merna or Shamanism Oud better for summer or winter?
La Merna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in La Merna and Shamanism Oud?
La Merna has top notes of Green Notes, Pineapple and Cardamom, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Violet and Orris, a base of Cedarwood, Tonka 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.
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