Shams Oud
Memo ParisEau de Parfum2011
Side by side
Shams Oud vs. Stercus
Is Shams Oud better than Stercus?
Shams Oud peaks in winter, while Stercus belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Oud
oud
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Shams Oud and Stercus?
| Shams Oud | Stercus | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Launched | 2011 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Alienor Massenet | Alessandro Gualtieri |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Shams Oud and Stercus smell?
Shams Oud
Woody
Amber
Balsamic
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Aromatic
Stercus
Oud
Almond
Musky
Powdery
Vanilla
Nutty
Leather
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Shams Oud and Stercus share?
Top
Black PepperGinger
AlmondAldehydesStar Anise
Heart
CypriolCashmeran
Rose
Base
OudPeru BalsamVetiverStyrax
OudMuskLeatherVanillaCedarwoodHeliotrope
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Black PepperGinger
Star Anise
Woody Notes
Oud
OudCedarwood
Where they fit
When and where do Shams Oud and Stercus work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Shams Oud or Stercus?
| Shams Oud | Stercus | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Shams Oud and Stercus?
Oud rarely plays polite, and Shams Oud doesn't pretend to. Its warmth hits like direct sun, the kind you feel on skin rather than notice. Strong projection, long drydown.Shams Oud
It wears its character without apology. The aldehydes provide an initial bright, crystalline quality, but underneath there's an animalic warmth that less assertive fragrances would clean away.Stercus
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