Shams Oud
Memo ParisEau de Parfum2011
Side by side
Shams Oud vs. Cadjmere 18
Is Shams Oud better than Cadjmere 18?
Shams Oud rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
woodyamberbalsamicfresh spicyaromatic
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 Cadjmere 18?
| Shams Oud | Cadjmere 18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2011 | 2007 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Alienor Massenet | Pierre Guillaume |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Shams Oud and Cadjmere 18 smell?
Shams Oud
Woody
Amber
Balsamic
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Aromatic
Cadjmere 18
Woody
Aromatic
Vanilla
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Balsamic
Coconut
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Shams Oud and Cadjmere 18 share?
Top
Black PepperGinger
Plant sapTangerine
Heart
CypriolCashmeran
Kenyan Cypress ResinRosewood
Base
OudPeru BalsamVetiverStyrax
SandalwoodAmbrette SeedVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Oud
SandalwoodRosewood
Resinous Notes
Styrax
Kenyan Cypress Resin
Where they fit
When and where do Shams Oud and Cadjmere 18 work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Shams Oud or Cadjmere 18?
| Shams Oud | Cadjmere 18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Shams Oud and Cadjmere 18?
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
This fragrance does not want to fill a room. It wants to be your second skin. The creamy coconut-sandalwood-amber blend is warm without weight, intimate without performance.Cadjmere 18
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