Fragrance comparison

Élixir du Désert vs Shamanism Oud

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

2 wins

Élixir du Désert

Parfum Lab

5.001 votes

Rank #49,687 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Shamanism Oud

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #62,456 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Élixir du Désert takes 2 of 3 categories.

Élixir du Désert
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Shamanism Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Élixir du Désert2/3

Shamanism Oud1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Élixir du DésertParfum Lab

Shamanism OudSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 14%Want 86%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShamanism Oud

SillageÉlixir du Désert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LavenderCaramelGingerSpicesGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveJasmine

Base6-10 hrs

PatchouliVanillaVetiverAmberCedarTonkaLabdanumMusk

Top

BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress

Heart

CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood

Base

SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Clove, Vanilla and Amber. Durations are only published for Élixir du Désert, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,687

PerfumerSamuel Moraes

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,456

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerÉlixir du DésertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Élixir du Désert by Parfum Lab is a rich woody aromatic fragrance built for cold days and crisp nights. It opens with an invigorating blast of candied ginger, fresh bergamot, and sweet caramel, quickly grounded by clean herbal lavender. As the fragrance warms on your skin, a cozy heart of clove and jasmine emerges bef…

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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, Élixir du Désert or Shamanism Oud?

Élixir du Désert takes 2 of 3 categories. Élixir du Désert is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Élixir du Désert for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Shamanism Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Élixir du Désert or Shamanism Oud?

Shamanism Oud lasts longest (Shamanism Oud 100/100, Élixir du Désert 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Élixir du Désert or Shamanism Oud?

Élixir du Désert projects furthest (Élixir du Désert 75/100, Shamanism Oud 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Élixir du Désert and Shamanism Oud smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clove, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Élixir du Désert or Shamanism Oud better for summer or winter?

Élixir du Désert suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Élixir du Désert and Shamanism Oud?

Élixir du Désert has top notes of Lavender, Caramel, Ginger and Spices, heart notes of Clove and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Vetiver and Amber. 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.