Cadjmere 18
Pierre Guillaume ParisEau de Parfum2007
Side by side
Cadjmere 18 vs. Shams Oud
Is Cadjmere 18 better than Shams Oud?
Shams Oud rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
woodyaromaticfresh spicybalsamicamber
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 Cadjmere 18 and Shams Oud?
| Cadjmere 18 | Shams Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2007 | 2011 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Pierre Guillaume | Alienor Massenet |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Cadjmere 18 and Shams Oud smell?
Cadjmere 18
Woody
Aromatic
Vanilla
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Balsamic
Coconut
Shams Oud
Woody
Amber
Balsamic
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cadjmere 18 and Shams Oud share?
Top
Plant sapTangerine
Black PepperGinger
Heart
Kenyan Cypress ResinRosewood
CypriolCashmeran
Base
SandalwoodAmbrette SeedVanilla
OudPeru BalsamVetiverStyrax
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
SandalwoodRosewood
Oud
Resinous Notes
Kenyan Cypress Resin
Styrax
Where they fit
When and where do Cadjmere 18 and Shams Oud work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Cadjmere 18 or Shams Oud?
| Cadjmere 18 | Shams Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Cadjmere 18 and 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
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
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