Fragrance comparison

Shamanism Oud vs Vanulia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

Shamanism Oud

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #63,128 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Vanulia

Amer Perfumes

4.9212 votes

Rank #35,488 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.
Vanulia
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Shamanism Oud2/4

Vanulia2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shamanism OudSpiritum

VanuliaAmer Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 15%Want 85%

4.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

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

92%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate98

Category winners

LongevityShamanism Oud

SillageVanulia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value64

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%

white floral84%

woody77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody 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

OlibanumRumMandarinSaffronOrangeCloveBlack PepperAlmond

Heart

FrangipaniGardeniaTuberoseJasmineGingerYlang YlangCinnamon

Base

BeeswaxTonka BeanTobaccoSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumCoffeeOud

InformationalShared notesMandarin, Saffron, Clove and Ylang Ylang. 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

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day22

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men22

Unisex56

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,128

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,488

PerfumerAmer Alradhi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVanuliaHigher 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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Vanulia by Amer Perfumes is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Vanulia was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Amer Alradhi. Top notes are Olibanum, Rum, Mandarin, Saffron, Orange, Clove, Black Pepper and Almond; middle notes are Frangipani, Gardenia, Tuberose, Jasm…

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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 Oud or Vanulia?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Vanulia is rated 4.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose Shamanism Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Vanulia 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 Vanulia?

Shamanism Oud lasts longest (Shamanism Oud 100/100, Vanulia 86/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shamanism Oud or Vanulia?

Vanulia projects furthest (Vanulia 86/100, Shamanism Oud 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shamanism Oud and Vanulia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin, Saffron, Clove and Ylang Ylang.

Is Shamanism Oud or Vanulia better for summer or winter?

Vanulia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shamanism Oud and Vanulia?

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. Vanulia has top notes of Olibanum, Rum, Mandarin and Saffron, heart notes of Frangipani, Gardenia, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Beeswax, Tonka Bean, Tobacco and Sandalwood.