Lovely Problem vs Shamanism Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
3%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Lovely ProblemChoose it for a floral and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Shamanism OudChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Lovely Problem2/4
Shamanism Oud2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Shamanism Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Lovely Problem
- Value for money
- Shamanism Oud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lovely Problem
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lovely ProblemSpace FluidShamanism OudSpiritumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%
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 hate40%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
40%Hate
5 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
SillageLovely Problem
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShamanism OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyfloral100%
yellow floral88%
white floral77%
sweet65%
musky53%
aquatic42%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
Scent match3%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
White LotusYlang YlangBlue LotusJasmineCedarwoodAmbretteFrangipaniArtichokeCinnamonDaisyFrankincenseCocoa
No top / heart / base split published
Top
BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress
Heart
CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood
Base
SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesYlang Ylang and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Lovely Problem, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
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#61,911
PerfumerMarkéta Maf
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#62,794
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLovely ProblemHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLovely Problem by Space Fluid opens with an eccentric clash of watery blue lotus, savory green artichoke, and a surprisingly sharp puff of frankincense smoke. As the curious top settles on warm skin, lush yellow florals take over, led by sweet ylang ylang and creamy frangipani blossoms. The dry-down turns deeply comfo…
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, Lovely Problem or Shamanism Oud?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lovely Problem is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes; Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Lovely Problem for a floral and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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, Lovely Problem or Shamanism Oud?
Shamanism Oud lasts longest (Shamanism Oud 100/100, Lovely Problem 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lovely Problem or Shamanism Oud?
Lovely Problem projects furthest (Lovely Problem 58/100, Shamanism Oud 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lovely Problem and Shamanism Oud smell similar?
Clearly different: a 3% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Ylang Ylang and Cedarwood.
Is Lovely Problem or Shamanism Oud better for summer or winter?
Lovely Problem suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lovely Problem and Shamanism Oud?
Lovely Problem features White Lotus, Ylang Ylang, Blue Lotus, Jasmine and Cedarwood. 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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