Fragrance comparison

MCM Obelisk vs Shalom

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 110 ratings analysed

5 wins

MCM Obelisk

MCM - Mode Creation Munich

4.2487 votes

Rank #10,240 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Shalom

Judith Muller

3.7023 votes

Rank #41,609 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MCM Obelisk takes 5 of 5 categories.

MCM Obelisk
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Shalom
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

MCM Obelisk5/5

Shalom0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MCM ObeliskMCM - Mode Creation Munich

ShalomJudith Muller

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%

3.70/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%

Category winnerMCM ObeliskRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

87 votes

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

21%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMCM Obelisk

SillageMCM Obelisk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value60

Category winnerMCM ObeliskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

green84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumPeachGreen NotesBergamotLemon

Heart

Palisander RosewoodYlang-YlangThymeJasmineRose

Base

AmberBenzoinMossSandalwoodMuskVanillaCedar

Top

BergamotPeachPlumCardamomPalisander Rosewood

Heart

CarnationRoseNutmegOrris RootYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

OakmossBenzoinAmberSandalwoodLeatherVetiverCivet

InformationalShared notesPeach, Bergamot, Palisander Rosewood and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring12

Summer21

Fall97

Winter100

Day93

Night100

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex54

Women38

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,240

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#41,609

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMCM ObeliskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MCM Obelisk is a bold 1980s amber with green bite, peachy warmth, woods, benzoin and moss. Wearers describe it as dark, spicy, balmy and very noticeable, with a cinnamon-like winter feel and a dry, earthy edge under the sweetness. It suits people who enjoy old-school orientals with power. Sample first if sharp galban…

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Shalom by Judith Muller is a mossy, fruity chypre that brings a classic 1970s character to life. It balances juicy plum and peach with a grounding, animalic base of oakmoss and civet. Best suited for cooler days or elegant evening wear, it offers a distinct, sophisticated profile for those who appreciate traditional, …

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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, MCM Obelisk or Shalom?

MCM Obelisk takes 5 of 5 categories. MCM Obelisk is rated 4.24/5 from 87 votes; Shalom is rated 3.70/5 from 23 votes. Choose MCM Obelisk for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Shalom for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, MCM Obelisk or Shalom?

MCM Obelisk lasts longest (MCM Obelisk 75/100, Shalom 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MCM Obelisk or Shalom?

MCM Obelisk projects furthest (MCM Obelisk 75/100, Shalom 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MCM Obelisk and Shalom smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Palisander Rosewood and Ylang-Ylang.

Is MCM Obelisk or Shalom better for summer or winter?

MCM Obelisk suits day or night wear; Shalom suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MCM Obelisk and Shalom?

MCM Obelisk has top notes of Galbanum, Peach, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, Ylang-Ylang, Thyme and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Moss and Sandalwood. Shalom has top notes of Bergamot, Peach, Plum and Cardamom, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Nutmeg and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Benzoin, Amber and Sandalwood.