Fragrance comparison

Vanulia vs Shamanism Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

Vanulia

Amer Perfumes

4.9212 votes

Rank #35,488 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Shamanism Oud

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #63,128 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Vanulia2/4

Shamanism Oud2/4

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

VanuliaAmer Perfumes

Shamanism OudSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 15%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

92%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate98

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShamanism Oud

SillageVanulia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value75

Category winnerShamanism OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

white floral84%

woody77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

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

OlibanumRumMandarinSaffronOrangeCloveBlack PepperAlmond

Heart

FrangipaniGardeniaTuberoseJasmineGingerYlang YlangCinnamon

Base

BeeswaxTonka BeanTobaccoSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumCoffeeOud

Top

BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress

Heart

CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood

Base

SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean

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

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day22

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex56

Women22

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,488

PerfumerAmer Alradhi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,128

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVanuliaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Vanulia or Shamanism Oud?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Vanulia is rated 4.92/5 from 12 votes; Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Vanulia for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Shamanism Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Vanulia or Shamanism Oud?

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

Which projects more, Vanulia or Shamanism Oud?

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

Do Vanulia and Shamanism Oud 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 Vanulia or Shamanism Oud better for summer or winter?

Vanulia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanulia and Shamanism Oud?

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. 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.