Fragrance comparison

Awtad vs Shadow

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 0 ratings analysed

1 wins

Awtad

Swiss Arabian

—0 votes

Rank #67,205 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Shadow

Gulf Orchid

—0 votes

Rank #74,217 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Awtad takes 1 of 1 categories.

Awtad
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Shadow
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character.

Awtad1/1

Shadow0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AwtadSwiss Arabian

ShadowGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

animalic69%

fresh61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotNeroliOrange LeafPepper

Heart

CardamomJuniper BerriesLavenderSage

Base

Agarwood (Oud)IrisLeatherLichenVetiver

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Tonka BeanAmbergrisLavenderCaloneSage

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherVetiverDry Wood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Lavender and Sage. Durations are only published for Shadow, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 33%Casual 30%Date 21%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,205

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,217

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAwtadHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Awtad by Swiss Arabian presents a woody aromatic profile for men, launched in 2019. It opens with bright bergamot and neroli before shifting into spicy cardamom and sage. The scent settles into a base of oud, leather, and iris. It is a solid choice for cooler autumn days or professional settings when you want a ground…

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Shadow by Gulf Orchid hits the skin with an energetic blast of bright bergamot and cracked black pepper. That sharp citrus punch quickly reveals a clean heart of French lavender, aromatic clary sage, and a breezy touch of calone that feels like cool sea air. As the initial freshness settles over the first hour, rich a…

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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.

Do Awtad and Shadow smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Lavender and Sage.

Is Awtad or Shadow better for summer or winter?

Shadow suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Awtad and Shadow?

Awtad has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Orange Leaf and Pepper, heart notes of Cardamom, Juniper Berries, Lavender and Sage, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Iris, Leather and Lichen. Shadow has top notes of Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Ambergris, Lavender and Calone, a base of Leather, Vetiver and Dry Wood.