Fragrance comparison

Shamanism Oud vs Sillage X

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Shamanism Oud

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #58,283 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Sillage X

Manos Gerakinis

4.0521 votes

Rank #33,900 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Shamanism Oud2/4

Sillage X2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shamanism OudSpiritum

Sillage XManos Gerakinis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 15%Want 85%

4.05/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 24%Had 3%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

43%Love

29%Like

19%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityShamanism Oud

SillageSillage X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value54

Category winnerShamanism OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

leather61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress

Heart

CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood

Base

SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean

Top20-30 mins

CardamomMandarinBergamotLemonFennelBlack Pepper

Heart3-4 hrs

LeatherOrrisCedarVetiver

Base8-10 hrs

Tonka BeanPatchouliMossMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Mandarin and Leather. Durations are only published for Sillage X, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer38

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Work 32%Casual 30%Date 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,283

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,900

PerfumerVasiliki Psatha

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSillage XHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Sillage X by Manos Gerakinis delivers an immediate sparkle of tart lemon, bergamot, and crushed cardamom seeds. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into smooth suede, creamy orris, and dry cedarwood. It feels clean yet deeply grounded. You get an easy, confident aura that never chokes out a room. It…

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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, Shamanism Oud or Sillage X?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Sillage X is rated 4.05/5 from 21 votes. Choose Shamanism Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Sillage X for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shamanism Oud or Sillage X?

Shamanism Oud lasts longest (Shamanism Oud 100/100, Sillage X 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shamanism Oud or Sillage X?

Sillage X projects furthest (Sillage X 71/100, Shamanism Oud 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shamanism Oud and Sillage X smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Mandarin and Leather.

Is Shamanism Oud or Sillage X better for summer or winter?

Sillage X suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shamanism Oud and Sillage X?

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. Sillage X has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Leather, Orris, Cedar and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Moss and Musk.