Fragrance comparison

Amber Poivre vs Shadow

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 355 ratings analysed

Amber Poivre

Ajmal

3.9546 votes

Rank #12,750 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Shadow

Angeline

4.17309 votes

Rank #26,111 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shadow takes 4 of 7 categories.

Amber Poivre
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Shadow
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Amber Poivre3/7

Shadow4/7

Ratings & consensus: Shadow
Community sentiment: Amber Poivre
Longevity: Shadow
Sillage & projection: Shadow
Value for money: Shadow
Versatility: Amber Poivre
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amber Poivre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber PoivreAjmal

ShadowAngeline

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 40%Had 4%Want 56%

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

49%Love

37%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

41 votes

61%Love

15%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

309 votes

Category winnerAmber PoivreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityShadow

SillageShadow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value77

Category winnerShadowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

warm spicy80%

powdery70%

amber60%

musky50%

woody100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

citrus58%

powdery44%

amber30%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperNutmegCypress

Heart

Woodsy NotesFloral Notes

Base

AmberSandalwoodMuskPatchouliCedar

Top

CypressMandarin

Heart

PepperIris

Base

CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesPepper, Cypress, Amber and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer53

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter82

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmber PoivreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex56

Women4

Men15

Unisex53

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#26,111

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmber PoivreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Poivre is a peppery amber-wood scent that opens sharp and spicy, with pepper and nutmeg over a brisk, green cypress lift. As it settles, it turns smoother and more woody, with a soft floral haze in the background and a warm base of amber, sandalwood, musk, patchouli, and cedar. It reads confident and unisex, and…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amber Poivre or Shadow?

Shadow takes 4 of 7 categories. Amber Poivre is rated 3.95/5 from 46 votes; Shadow is rated 4.17/5 from 309 votes. Choose Amber Poivre for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Shadow for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Amber Poivre or Shadow?

Shadow lasts longest (Shadow 75/100, Amber Poivre 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Poivre or Shadow?

Shadow projects furthest (Shadow 75/100, Amber Poivre 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Poivre and Shadow smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Pepper, Cypress, Amber and Cedar.

Is Amber Poivre or Shadow better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amber Poivre is the stronger pick. For winter, Amber Poivre is the stronger pick. Amber Poivre suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Poivre and Shadow?

Amber Poivre has top notes of Pepper, Nutmeg and Cypress, heart notes of Woodsy Notes and Floral Notes, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Musk and Patchouli. Shadow has top notes of Cypress and Mandarin, heart notes of Pepper and Iris, a base of Cedar and Amber.