Fragrance comparison

Red Iris vs Shamanism Oud

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

3 wins

Red Iris

Deraah Private

4.449 votes

Rank #37,916 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Shamanism Oud

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #57,557 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red Iris takes 3 of 4 categories.

Red Iris
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shamanism Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Red Iris3/4

Shamanism Oud1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red IrisDeraah Private

Shamanism OudSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

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

56%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShamanism Oud

SillageRed Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRed IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

white floral77%

woody65%

aromatic53%

powdery42%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarinBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineLavenderOrris

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarwoodAmberPatchouli

Top

BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress

Heart

CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood

Base

SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin, Cedarwood and Amber. Durations are only published for Red Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night56

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 18%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,916

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#57,557

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRed IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deraah Private Red Iris hits the skin with a sharp crack of black pepper and sparkling bergamot. The citrus burns bright for twenty minutes before giving way to powdery orris root and cool lavender. It is clean, crisp, and noticeably dry. Creamy jasmine softens the heart, keeping the floral accord approachable rather …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Red Iris or Shamanism Oud?

Red Iris takes 3 of 4 categories. Red Iris is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Red Iris for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shamanism Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Red Iris or Shamanism Oud?

Shamanism Oud lasts longest (Shamanism Oud 100/100, Red Iris 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Iris or Shamanism Oud?

Red Iris projects furthest (Red Iris 81/100, Shamanism Oud 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Iris and Shamanism Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin, Cedarwood and Amber.

Is Red Iris or Shamanism Oud better for summer or winter?

Red Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Iris and Shamanism Oud?

Red Iris has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin and Black Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender and Orris, a base of Cedarwood, Amber and Patchouli. 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.