Fragrance comparison

Serendipity vs Shamanism Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Serendipity

Adscenture

4.004 votes

Rank #61,116 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

Shamanism Oud

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #63,128 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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

Serendipity2/4

Shamanism Oud2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SerendipityAdscenture

Shamanism OudSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 19%Had 5%Want 77%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShamanism Oud

SillageSerendipity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value75

Category winnerShamanism OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber86%

woody72%

citrus58%

aromatic44%

powdery30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match69%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomCitrusesBergamotLavender

Heart

SaffronCloveCedar

Base

AmberSandalwoodTonkaVanilla

Top

BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress

Heart

CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood

Base

SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Saffron and Clove. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,116

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,128

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSerendipityHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Serendipity by Adscenture is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men. Serendipity was launched in 2023. Top notes are Cardamom, Citruses, Bergamot and Lavender; middle notes are Saffron, Clove and Cedar; base notes are Amber, Sandalwood, Tonka and Vanilla.

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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, Serendipity or Shamanism Oud?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Serendipity is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Serendipity for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Shamanism Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Serendipity or Shamanism Oud?

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

Which projects more, Serendipity or Shamanism Oud?

Serendipity projects furthest (Serendipity 70/100, Shamanism Oud 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Serendipity and Shamanism Oud smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Saffron and Clove.

Is Serendipity or Shamanism Oud better for summer or winter?

Serendipity suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Serendipity and Shamanism Oud?

Serendipity has top notes of Cardamom, Citruses, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Saffron, Clove and Cedar, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Tonka and Vanilla. 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.