Fragrance comparison

Shamanism Oud vs The King

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

Shamanism Oud

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #55,794 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

The King

Boadicea the Victorious

4.5155 votes

Rank #7,108 Warm SpicySweet

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.
The King
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Shamanism Oud2/4

The King2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shamanism OudSpiritum

The KingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 15%Want 85%

4.51/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

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

64%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityShamanism Oud

SillageThe King

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value36

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%

sweet91%

leather83%

tobacco74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both warm spicy and amber

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

Top

PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves

Heart

ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Saffron, Heliotrope and Incense. 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

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer12

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,794

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,108

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerThe KingHigher 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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The King by Boadicea the Victorious hits skin with an intense surge of dark plum, saffron, and spiced rum. Cinnamon and cardamom sharpen the rich fruit, giving the opening a sharp bite of dry spice that cuts through crisp winter air. The plum feels stewed and dark rather than fresh or sugary. As the scent settles, de…

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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 The King?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose Shamanism Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose The King for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shamanism Oud or The King?

Shamanism Oud lasts longest (Shamanism Oud 100/100, The King 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shamanism Oud or The King?

The King projects furthest (The King 68/100, Shamanism Oud 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shamanism Oud and The King smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Saffron, Heliotrope and Incense.

Is Shamanism Oud or The King better for summer or winter?

The King suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shamanism Oud and The King?

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. The King has top notes of Plum, Saffron, Rum and Cinnamon, heart notes of Immortelle, Rose, Geranium and Heliotrope, a base of Tobacco, Incense, Leather and Vanilla.