Fragrance comparison

Shamanism Oud vs The Opening

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

Shamanism Oud

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #55,541 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

The Opening

NEH

3.6043 votes

Rank #18,436 WoodyAromatic

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 Opening
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Shamanism Oud2/4

The Opening2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shamanism OudSpiritum

The OpeningNEH

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 15%Want 85%

3.60/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 43%Had 9%Want 48%

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

35%Love

23%Like

19%Ok

14%Dislike

9%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityShamanism Oud

SillageThe Opening

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value47

Category winnerShamanism OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

warm spicy77%

powdery65%

balsamic53%

soft spicy42%

Scent match53%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

Top

elemiPink PepperCardamom

Heart

LavenderVioletOrris

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodVetiverPapyrusGaiacSage

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cedarwood, Sandalwood and Sage. 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–

Spring87

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men34

Unisex50

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,541

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,436

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerThe OpeningHigher 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…

Reviews →

The Opening by NEH is a woody aromatic fragrance built around cardamom, violet, and dry cedarwood. It opens with a crisp pop of pink pepper and resinous elemi before settling into a cool, powdery heart of orris. Suited for crisp autumn mornings, professional office wear, and quiet evenings, it stays close to the skin …

Reviews →

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 Opening?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; The Opening is rated 3.60/5 from 43 votes. Choose Shamanism Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose The Opening for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shamanism Oud or The Opening?

Shamanism Oud lasts longest (Shamanism Oud 100/100, The Opening 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shamanism Oud or The Opening?

Projection is very close: The Opening 51/100, Shamanism Oud 50/100 for sillage.

Do Shamanism Oud and The Opening smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cedarwood, Sandalwood and Sage.

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

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

What are the notes in Shamanism Oud and The Opening?

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 Opening has top notes of elemi, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Violet and Orris, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Papyrus.