Fragrance comparison

100% Passion Man vs Shadow

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 366 ratings analysed

100% Passion Man

Abercrombie & Fitch

3.6957 votes

Rank #15,912 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Shadow

Angeline

4.17309 votes

Rank #23,777 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shadow takes 4 of 7 categories.

100% Passion Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shadow
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

100% Passion Man3/7

Shadow4/7

Ratings & consensus: Shadow
Community sentiment: 100% Passion Man
Longevity: Shadow
Sillage & projection: Shadow
Value for money: Shadow
Versatility: 100% Passion Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 100% Passion Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

100% Passion ManAbercrombie & Fitch

ShadowAngeline

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 49%Had 7%Want 43%

4.17/ 5 · 309 votes

Have 60%Had 24%Want 16%

Category winnerShadowRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

28%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

32 votes

61%Love

15%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

309 votes

Category winner100% Passion ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityShadow

SillageShadow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value77

Category winnerShadowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber83%

citrus65%

warm spicy48%

animalic30%

woody100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

citrus58%

powdery44%

amber30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin

Heart

Pepper

Base

Amber

Top

CypressMandarin

Heart

PepperIris

Base

CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin, Pepper and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer76

Fall76

Winter53

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter82

Day–

Night–

Category winner100% Passion ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex22

Women4

Men15

Unisex53

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,912

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#23,777

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner100% Passion ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

100% Passion Man by Abercrombie & Fitch is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. 100% Passion Man was launched in 2025. Top note is Mandarin; middle note is Pepper; base note is Amber.

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Angeline Shadow brings together bright mandarin zest and sharp green cypress upfront before shifting into a dry woody profile. Powdery iris and black pepper quiet the citrus, creating a calm skin scent anchored by cedarwood and amber. It feels subtle and clean, ideal for quiet mornings and casual office wear.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 100% Passion Man or Shadow?

Shadow takes 4 of 7 categories. 100% Passion Man is rated 3.69/5 from 57 votes; Shadow is rated 4.17/5 from 309 votes. Choose 100% Passion Man for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shadow for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 100% Passion Man or Shadow?

Shadow lasts longest (Shadow 75/100, 100% Passion Man 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 100% Passion Man or Shadow?

Shadow projects furthest (Shadow 75/100, 100% Passion Man 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 100% Passion Man and Shadow smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin, Pepper and Amber.

Is 100% Passion Man or Shadow better for summer or winter?

For summer, 100% Passion Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Shadow is the stronger pick. 100% Passion Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 100% Passion Man and Shadow?

100% Passion Man has top notes of Mandarin, heart notes of Pepper, a base of Amber. Shadow has top notes of Cypress and Mandarin, heart notes of Pepper and Iris, a base of Cedar and Amber.