Fragrance comparison

Shamanism vs Valour

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 32 ratings analysed

Shamanism

Spiritum

4.0424 votes

Rank #52,163 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Valour

Moudon

4.008 votes

Rank #57,084 GreenLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valour takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Shamanism1/4

Valour3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShamanismSpiritum

ValourMoudon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 13%Had 3%Want 83%

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

46%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

38%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityValour

SillageValour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value63

Category winnerValourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

cinnamon77%

mossy69%

amber61%

green100%

lavender92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressBergamotOlibanumMyrtleSageRose OilMandarin Orange

Heart

CinnamonCloveCedarwoodOrrisYlang YlangHeliotropeJasmineCumin

Base

SandalwoodMossMuskVanillaTonka BeanMyrrh OilAmberVetiver

Top15-30 mins

SpearmintLavenderMandarinBergamotCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the ValleyCaramelJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

CedarwoodAmberTonkaPatchouliVanillaMuskBalsamic Notes

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cinnamon, Cedarwood and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Valour, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer31

Fall100

Winter46

Day100

Night75

Spring20

Summer20

Fall60

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex69

Women19

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,163

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShamanismHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shamanism by Spiritum opens with a refreshing burst of crisp green cypress, herbal sage, and sparkling bergamot paired with cool olibanum incense. As the scent settles on skin, warm kitchen spices like cinnamon and clove mingle with dry cedarwood, powdery orris, and subtle jasmine florals. The base dries down into ric…

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Valour by Moudon opens with an energetic snap of cool spearmint, clean lavender, and zesty bergamot that feels like stepping out into crisp morning air. As the initial coolness settles, warm cinnamon and sweet caramel take over, blending smooth sweetness with gentle white jasmine. The dry-down anchors firmly into crea…

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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, Shamanism or Valour?

Valour takes 3 of 4 categories. Shamanism is rated 4.04/5 from 24 votes; Valour is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Shamanism for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Valour for a green and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shamanism or Valour?

Valour lasts longest (Valour 87/100, Shamanism 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shamanism or Valour?

Valour projects furthest (Valour 83/100, Shamanism 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shamanism and Valour smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cinnamon, Cedarwood and Jasmine.

Is Shamanism or Valour better for summer or winter?

Shamanism suits daytime wear; Valour suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shamanism and Valour?

Shamanism has top notes of Cypress, Bergamot, Olibanum and Myrtle, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Cedarwood and Orris, a base of Sandalwood, Moss, Musk and Vanilla. Valour has top notes of Spearmint, Lavender, Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Caramel and Jasmine, a base of Cedarwood, Amber, Tonka and Patchouli.