Oud Hypnotique vs Shem

People who smelled both call them a fair match. Oud Hypnotique is sweeter, and Shem is longer lasting.

How alike are they?

The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.

Based on a few votes

Where they differ

  • Oud Hypnotique is sweeter.
  • Shem is longer lasting.
Based on many votes

How they wear

Longevity
Long lastingLonger lasting than 85% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Very long lastingLonger lasting than 95% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Projection
Strong projectionStronger projection than 80% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Strong projectionStronger projection than 90% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Gender lean
Unisex, leans masculineBased on many votes
Unisex, leans masculineBased on many votes

What they're made of

Oud Hypnotique

Main accords
  • Woody
  • Oriental
  • Oud
  • Spicy
  • Warm spicy
  • Cinnamon
Top notes

Shem

Main accords
  • Earthy
  • Leathery
  • Spicy
  • Woody
  • Floral
Heart notes
  • amber
  • osmanthus
  • cypriol
  • cypriol oil or nagarmotha
Base notes

Which one is for you?

Pick Oud Hypnotique if…

  • you want one that is sweeter
  • you want one that is shorter lasting

Pick Shem if…

  • you want one that is less sweet
  • you want one that is longer lasting