Fragrance comparison

Volcano vs Shamanism Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

3 wins

Volcano

Reef Perfumes

4.1144 votes

Rank #10,105 AromaticLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%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?

Volcano takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Volcano3/4

Shamanism Oud1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VolcanoReef Perfumes

Shamanism OudSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 4%Want 21%

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

53%Love

21%Like

21%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShamanism Oud

SillageVolcano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVolcanoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

leather92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

lavender69%

amber61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CardamomGrapefruitCypress

Heart

LeatherLavenderPatchouli

Base

Tonka BeanLabdanumCedarwood

Top

BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress

Heart

CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood

Base

SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cypress, Leather and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer38

Fall77

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,105

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#63,128

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVolcanoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Volcano opens with cardamom, grapefruit, and cypress, then quickly settles into a leather-woody heart with lavender and patchouli adding a dry aromatic edge. It reads warm, spicy, and slightly rugged rather than soft. Reviews point to strong early projection, solid longevity for many wearers, and a mostly masculine le…

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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, Volcano or Shamanism Oud?

Volcano takes 3 of 4 categories. Volcano is rated 4.11/5 from 44 votes; Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Volcano for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Shamanism Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Volcano or Shamanism Oud?

Shamanism Oud lasts longest (Shamanism Oud 100/100, Volcano 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Volcano or Shamanism Oud?

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

Do Volcano and Shamanism Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cypress, Leather and Tonka Bean.

Is Volcano or Shamanism Oud better for summer or winter?

Volcano suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Volcano and Shamanism Oud?

Volcano has top notes of Cardamom, Grapefruit and Cypress, heart notes of Leather, Lavender and Patchouli, a base of Tonka Bean, Labdanum and Cedarwood. 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.