Fragrance comparison

Relax vs Shamanism Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

Relax

Armaf

4.673 votes

Rank #42,441 LeatherMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Shamanism Oud

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #63,128 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Relax takes 3 of 4 categories.

Relax
Choose it for a leather and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Shamanism Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Relax3/4

Shamanism Oud1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RelaxArmaf

Shamanism OudSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 3%Want 60%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShamanism Oud

SillageRelax

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRelaxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

musky83%

animalic65%

powdery48%

smoky30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPineappleRaspberry

Heart

Ylang-YlangOsmanthusJasmineMoss

Base

LeatherMuskCedarwoodAmber

Top

BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress

Heart

CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood

Base

SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Raspberry, Osmanthus and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,441

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#63,128

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRelaxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Relax starts with a bright splash of tart pineapple and sweet raspberry, grounded immediately by a sharp citrus edge of bergamot. As the initial fruitiness settles on the skin, a rich floral heart of ylang-ylang and mossy green tones emerges, creating an unexpected earthy contrast. The dry-down is dominated by a…

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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, Relax or Shamanism Oud?

Relax takes 3 of 4 categories. Relax is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Relax for a leather and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Shamanism Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Relax or Shamanism Oud?

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

Which projects more, Relax or Shamanism Oud?

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

Do Relax and Shamanism Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Raspberry, Osmanthus and Leather.

Is Relax or Shamanism Oud better for summer or winter?

Relax suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Relax and Shamanism Oud?

Relax has top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple and Raspberry, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Osmanthus, Jasmine and Moss, a base of Leather, Musk, Cedarwood 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.