Fragrance comparison

Shamanism Oud vs Unicorn

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

Shamanism Oud

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #56,710 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Unicorn

Aaron Terence Hughes

4.5745 votes

Rank #5,026 Warm SpicyAmber

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.
Unicorn
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Shamanism Oud2/4

Unicorn2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shamanism OudSpiritum

UnicornAaron Terence Hughes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 15%Want 85%

4.57/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 67%Had 6%Want 27%

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

73%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityShamanism Oud

SillageUnicorn

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value55

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%

amber92%

oud84%

fruity77%

metallic69%

woody61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

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

Notes

SaffronOudAmberRaspberryFrankincenseWhite MuskIncenseCloveBarkPatchouliBergamotVanilla Absolute

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Saffron, Clove and Raspberry. 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–

Spring50

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,710

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,026

PerfumerAaron Terence Hughes

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerUnicornHigher 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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Unicorn is a sweet, spicy oud extrait that opens bright and fruity, then quickly turns resinous and warm. Expect raspberry and bergamot up top, saffron spice through the heart, and a cosy dry-down of amber, incense, vanilla and tonka over a smoky, woody oud. It can read bold and serious, with an opening that some wear…

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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 Unicorn?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Unicorn is rated 4.57/5 from 45 votes. Choose Shamanism Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Unicorn for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shamanism Oud or Unicorn?

Shamanism Oud lasts longest (Shamanism Oud 100/100, Unicorn 89/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shamanism Oud or Unicorn?

Unicorn projects furthest (Unicorn 85/100, Shamanism Oud 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shamanism Oud and Unicorn smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Saffron, Clove and Raspberry.

Is Shamanism Oud or Unicorn better for summer or winter?

Unicorn suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shamanism Oud and Unicorn?

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. Unicorn features Saffron, Oud, Amber, Raspberry and Frankincense.