Fragrance comparison

Second Self vs Shamanism Oud

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

3 wins

Second Self

Murillo Twins Fragrance

5.001 votes

Rank #45,454 Soft SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Shamanism Oud

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #58,283 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Second Self takes 3 of 4 categories.

Second Self
Choose it for a soft spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Shamanism Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Second Self3/4

Shamanism Oud1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Second SelfMurillo Twins Fragrance

Shamanism OudSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

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

SillageSecond Self

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSecond SelfBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

amber92%

iris84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BlackcurrantPink PepperMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseYlang Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberOrrisSugarMoss

Top

BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress

Heart

CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood

Base

SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMandarin, Ylang Ylang and Amber. Durations are only published for Second Self, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 36%Party 26%Casual 23%Work 15%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,454

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#58,283

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSecond SelfHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Second Self by Murillo Twins Fragrance delivers a tart punch of blackcurrant and bright mandarin. A crackle of pink pepper sparks immediately. That zesty fruit quickly settles into a creamy heart of jasmine, rose, and lush ylang ylang. Once the florals rest, velvety orris and spun sugar melt into an earthy moss and go…

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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, Second Self or Shamanism Oud?

Second Self takes 3 of 4 categories. Second Self is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Second Self for a soft spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Shamanism Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Second Self or Shamanism Oud?

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

Which projects more, Second Self or Shamanism Oud?

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

Do Second Self and Shamanism Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin, Ylang Ylang and Amber.

Is Second Self or Shamanism Oud better for summer or winter?

Second Self suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Second Self and Shamanism Oud?

Second Self has top notes of Blackcurrant, Pink Pepper and Mandarin, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Ylang Ylang, a base of Amber, Orris, Sugar and Moss. 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.