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La Petite Robe Noire Couture vs Shamanism Oud

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

Updated 2,113 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • La Petite Robe Noire Couture

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Shamanism Oud

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

La Petite Robe Noire Couture2/4
Shamanism Oud2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Shamanism Oud
Sillage & projection
La Petite Robe Noire Couture
Value for money
Shamanism Oud
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
La Petite Robe Noire Couture

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
La Petite Robe Noire CoutureGuerlain
Shamanism OudSpiritum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.87/ 5 · 2,109 votes
Have 48%Had 30%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 hate
30%Love
47%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

2,109 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
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityShamanism Oud

SillageLa Petite Robe Noire Couture

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value51
¤ Price value75
Category winnerShamanism OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
sweet92%
rose84%
woody77%
patchouli69%
earthy61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
Scent match16%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
RaspberryBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
Rose
Base5 to 8 hours
PatchouliTonka BeanVetiverMoss
Top
BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress
Heart
CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood
Base
SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Bergamot and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for La Petite Robe Noire Couture, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring93
Summer40
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night67
Spring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex2
Women97
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,067

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews149

Overall rank#59,608

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLa Petite Robe Noire CoutureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Petite Robe Noire Couture by Guerlain presents a fruity chypre profile that shifts the original collection in a woodsier, more tailored direction. Launched in 2014, this Eau de Parfum opens with tart raspberry and crisp bergamot, creating a bright, jammy introduction with a touch of citrus zest. At its center sits …

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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, La Petite Robe Noire Couture or Shamanism Oud?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. La Petite Robe Noire Couture is rated 3.87/5 from 2,109 votes; Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose La Petite Robe Noire Couture for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Shamanism Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, La Petite Robe Noire Couture or Shamanism Oud?

Shamanism Oud lasts longest (Shamanism Oud 100/100, La Petite Robe Noire Couture 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Petite Robe Noire Couture or Shamanism Oud?

La Petite Robe Noire Couture projects furthest (La Petite Robe Noire Couture 63/100, Shamanism Oud 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Petite Robe Noire Couture and Shamanism Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Bergamot and Tonka Bean.

Is La Petite Robe Noire Couture or Shamanism Oud better for summer or winter?

La Petite Robe Noire Couture suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Petite Robe Noire Couture and Shamanism Oud?

La Petite Robe Noire Couture has top notes of Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Moss. 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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