Fragrance comparison

Carthusia Lady vs De L'Ambre Shadow

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 147 ratings analysed

3 wins

Carthusia Lady

Carthusia

3.98134 votes

Rank #11,598 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

De L'Ambre Shadow

Jacques Battini

3.1013 votes

Rank #22,808 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carthusia Lady takes 3 of 4 categories.

Carthusia Lady
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
De L'Ambre Shadow
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, evening wear.

Carthusia Lady3/4

De L'Ambre Shadow1/4

Ratings & consensus: Carthusia Lady
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: De L'Ambre Shadow
Sillage & projection: Carthusia Lady
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Carthusia Lady

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carthusia LadyCarthusia

De L'Ambre ShadowJacques Battini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%

3.10/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

Category winnerCarthusia LadyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

36%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

134 votes

25%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityDe L'Ambre Shadow

SillageCarthusia Lady

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

rose61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

white floral77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseCyclamenYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyLilacBergamotGardeniaJasmine

Heart

CarnationClovesGeraniumPeachViolet LeafIris

Base

OakmossMuskSandalwoodTolu BalsamPatchouliAmbergrisVanillaCedar

Top

LavenderBergamotOrange

Heart

GeraniumJasmineCyclamen

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesCyclamen, Bergamot, Jasmine and Geranium. 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

Summer47

Fall81

Winter41

Day100

Night55

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#22,808

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerCarthusia LadyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carthusia Lady opens with an expansive bouquet of rose, ylang-ylang, and lilac. Within minutes, spicy clove and carnation cut through a heart of powdery iris, geranium, and sweet peach. The dry-down reveals a sturdy base of oakmoss, patchouli, and sandalwood that anchors the florals with earthy depth. On skin, the ini…

Reviews →

De L'Ambre Shadow is a woody chypre fragrance from Jacques Battini, launched in 2013. It opens with bright citrus notes, transitioning into a floral heart of geranium and jasmine. The base settles into a grounded blend of cedar and sandalwood. This scent provides a classic profile for men seeking a reliable daily wear…

Reviews →

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, Carthusia Lady or De L'Ambre Shadow?

Carthusia Lady takes 3 of 4 categories. Carthusia Lady is rated 3.98/5 from 134 votes; De L'Ambre Shadow is rated 3.10/5 from 13 votes. Choose Carthusia Lady for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose De L'Ambre Shadow for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Carthusia Lady or De L'Ambre Shadow?

De L'Ambre Shadow lasts longest (De L'Ambre Shadow 78/100, Carthusia Lady 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carthusia Lady or De L'Ambre Shadow?

Carthusia Lady projects furthest (Carthusia Lady 64/100, De L'Ambre Shadow 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carthusia Lady and De L'Ambre Shadow smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Cyclamen, Bergamot, Jasmine and Geranium.

Is Carthusia Lady or De L'Ambre Shadow better for summer or winter?

Carthusia Lady suits daytime wear; De L'Ambre Shadow suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carthusia Lady and De L'Ambre Shadow?

Carthusia Lady has top notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Carnation, Cloves, Geranium and Peach, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Tolu Balsam. De L'Ambre Shadow has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine and Cyclamen, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar.