Fragrance comparison

Anthracite Pour L'Homme vs Shadow

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 391 ratings analysed

Anthracite Pour L'Homme

Jacomo

4.1982 votes

Rank #9,881 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%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.

Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Shadow
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Anthracite Pour L'Homme3/7

Shadow4/7

Ratings & consensus: Shadow
Community sentiment: Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Longevity: Shadow
Sillage & projection: Shadow
Value for money: Shadow
Versatility: Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Anthracite Pour L'Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Anthracite Pour L'HommeJacomo

ShadowAngeline

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 37%Had 20%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

43%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

61%Love

15%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

309 votes

Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityShadow

SillageShadow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value77

Category winnerShadowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

citrus58%

powdery44%

amber30%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderGalbanumGrapefruitPineapplePepperCypressBergamotMarjoram

Heart

ClovesCyclamenOrris RootYlang-YlangJasmineCarnationRose

Base

SandalwoodMuskOakmossCedarTonka BeanAmber

Top

CypressMandarin

Heart

PepperIris

Base

CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesPepper, Cypress, Cedar 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

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter82

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men15

Unisex53

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,881

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#26,111

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anthracite Pour L'Homme by Jacomo is a bold, aromatic woody fragrance for men released in 1991. It balances crisp lavender and galbanum with warm spices and a grounded oakmoss base. Best worn during cool spring days or formal office settings, it offers a sophisticated, classic profile for those who appreciate traditio…

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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, Anthracite Pour L'Homme or Shadow?

Shadow takes 4 of 7 categories. Anthracite Pour L'Homme is rated 4.19/5 from 82 votes; Shadow is rated 4.17/5 from 309 votes. Choose Anthracite Pour L'Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Shadow for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Anthracite Pour L'Homme or Shadow?

Shadow lasts longest (Shadow 75/100, Anthracite Pour L'Homme 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anthracite Pour L'Homme or Shadow?

Shadow projects furthest (Shadow 75/100, Anthracite Pour L'Homme 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anthracite Pour L'Homme and Shadow smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper, Cypress, Cedar and Amber.

Is Anthracite Pour L'Homme or Shadow better for summer or winter?

For summer, Anthracite Pour L'Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Anthracite Pour L'Homme is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anthracite Pour L'Homme and Shadow?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme has top notes of Lavender, Galbanum, Grapefruit and Pineapple, heart notes of Cloves, Cyclamen, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Oakmoss and Cedar. Shadow has top notes of Cypress and Mandarin, heart notes of Pepper and Iris, a base of Cedar and Amber.