Fragrance comparison

Amis <3 vs Shadow Noir

Q: Which lasts longer, Amis <3 or Shadow Noir?

Shadow Noir lasts longest (Shadow Noir 87/100, Amis

Q: Which projects more, Amis <3 or Shadow Noir?

Shadow Noir projects furthest (Shadow Noir 77/100, Amis

Q: Do Amis <3 and Shadow Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Nectarine, Orchid and Musk.

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 73 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amis <3

Natura

3.9449 votes

Rank #37,617 FloralViolet

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9%scent match

Clearly different

Shadow Noir

Ajmal

3.1724 votes

Rank #55,762 WoodyPatchouli

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amis <3 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Amis <3
Choose it for a floral and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Shadow Noir
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Amis <33/5

Shadow Noir2/5

Ratings & consensus: Amis <3
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shadow Noir
Sillage & projection: Shadow Noir
Value for money: Amis <3
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amis <3

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amis <3Natura

Shadow NoirAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 33%Had 54%Want 13%

3.17/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winnerAmis <3Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

45%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

49 votes

25%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

29%Dislike

8%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityShadow Noir

SillageShadow Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAmis <3Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

floral100%

violet83%

powdery65%

fresh48%

sweet30%

woody100%

patchouli83%

amber65%

musky48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match9%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NectarinePearMandarin Orange

Heart

VioletOrchidLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskSandalwoodCedar

Top

CocoboloNectarineLavender

Heart

PatchouliOrchid

Base

AmberMusk

InformationalShared notesNectarine, Orchid and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer81

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night22

Spring67

Summer42

Fall100

Winter92

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men69

Unisex8

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,617

PerfumerChristelle Laprade, Honorine Blanc, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAmis <3Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amis <3 is a soft fruity floral built around pear, nectarine and mandarin over violet, orchid and lily of the valley. It opens bright and pretty, then settles into a powdery, musky floral with light woods underneath. It reads youthful, easy to wear and daytime-friendly. If you like gentle violet florals with a clean, …

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Shadow Noir by Ajmal is a woody floral with a darker, patchouli-forward backbone. It opens with a smooth mix of cocobolo wood, a splash of nectarine-like fruitiness, and aromatic lavender, then turns more velvety and floral through orchid before settling into amber and musk. If you like warm, textured scents that read…

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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, Amis <3 or Shadow Noir?

Amis <3 takes 3 of 5 categories. Amis <3 is rated 3.94/5 from 49 votes; Shadow Noir is rated 3.17/5 from 24 votes. Choose Amis <3 for a floral and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Shadow Noir for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amis <3 or Shadow Noir?

Shadow Noir lasts longest (Shadow Noir 87/100, Amis <3 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amis <3 or Shadow Noir?

Shadow Noir projects furthest (Shadow Noir 77/100, Amis <3 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amis <3 and Shadow Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Nectarine, Orchid and Musk.

Is Amis <3 or Shadow Noir better for summer or winter?

Amis <3 suits daytime wear; Shadow Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amis <3 and Shadow Noir?

Amis <3 has top notes of Nectarine, Pear and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Orchid and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar. Shadow Noir has top notes of Cocobolo, Nectarine and Lavender, heart notes of Patchouli and Orchid, a base of Amber and Musk.