Fragrance comparison

X Version vs Shamanism Oud

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

3 wins

X Version

Just Jack

3.9624 votes

Rank #23,580 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Shamanism Oud

Spiritum

4.004 votes

Rank #62,456 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

X Version takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

X Version3/4

Shamanism Oud1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

X VersionJust Jack

Shamanism OudSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 60%Had 6%Want 35%

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

50%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

24 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShamanism Oud

SillageX Version

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value75

Category winnerX VersionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cinnamon92%

earthy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerPink PepperCardamom

Heart

Jasmine SambacOrrisHedione

Base

CinnamonVetiverMoss

Top

BergamotCardamomRose OilMandarinSaffronCypress

Heart

CloveLily of the ValleyYlang YlangHeliotropeRaspberryOsmanthusCashmeranCedarwood

Base

SandalwoodIncenseVanillaLeatherAmberSageCypriol OilTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer69

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night91

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,580

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#62,456

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerX VersionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Just Jack X Version offers a dry, spicy experience built around cardamom and earthy vetiver. This fragrance brings a sharp, woody profile that suits cool autumn mornings and casual office wear. While the starting spray feels sharp and synthetic, the fragrance soon settles into a warm, mossy dry-down that punches far a…

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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, X Version or Shamanism Oud?

X Version takes 3 of 4 categories. X Version is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes; Shamanism Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose X Version for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Shamanism Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, X Version or Shamanism Oud?

Shamanism Oud lasts longest (Shamanism Oud 100/100, X Version 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, X Version or Shamanism Oud?

X Version projects furthest (X Version 60/100, Shamanism Oud 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do X Version and Shamanism Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom.

Is X Version or Shamanism Oud better for summer or winter?

X Version suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in X Version and Shamanism Oud?

X Version has top notes of Ginger, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Orris and Hedione, a base of Cinnamon, Vetiver and Moss. 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.