Fragrance comparison

Charlotte vs Shadow for Her

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 733 ratings analysed

Charlotte

BEAUTY SOU

4.502 votes

Rank #46,000 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Shadow for Her

Ajmal

3.70731 votes

Rank #31,162 MuskySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shadow for Her takes 3 of 4 categories.

Charlotte
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shadow for Her
Choose it for a musky and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Charlotte1/4

Shadow for Her3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharlotteBEAUTY SOU

Shadow for HerAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.70/ 5 · 731 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

20%Love

52%Like

8%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

731 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityShadow for Her

SillageCharlotte

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerShadow for HerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

floral77%

citrus69%

violet61%

musky100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

lavender77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lily of the ValleyIndian LotusLemonBergamotNectarinePeachCoconut

Heart

VioletTahitian GardeniaOrange BlossomYlang YlangBarkJasmineIrisOrchid

Base

CedarMuskCaramelCotton CandySandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumVanilla

Top

LavenderNectarineBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

PatchouliOrchid

Base

MuskAmbergris

InformationalShared notesNectarine, Orchid, Musk and Patchouli. 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

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men3

Unisex19

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#31,162

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShadow for HerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charlotte by BEAUTY SOU opens with a bright splash of nectarine, bergamot, and lemon, quickly rounded out by tropical coconut and watery lotus. As the initial citrus crispness subsides, white floral heart notes take over, led by Tahitian gardenia, jasmine, and orange blossom with subtle warmth from clove and cinnamon.…

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Shadow for Her by Ajmal is a musky, sweet, powdery floral with a distinctive lavender and ripe nectarine opening. As it settles, orchid and patchouli add a softer, slightly earthy floral tone, then the dry down turns warm and smooth with musk, ambergris and a gentle woody feel. It can read elegant and very feminine, b…

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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, Charlotte or Shadow for Her?

Shadow for Her takes 3 of 4 categories. Charlotte is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Shadow for Her is rated 3.70/5 from 731 votes. Choose Charlotte for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shadow for Her for a musky and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Charlotte or Shadow for Her?

They last about the same: Shadow for Her 61/100, Charlotte 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Charlotte or Shadow for Her?

Charlotte projects furthest (Charlotte 63/100, Shadow for Her 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charlotte and Shadow for Her smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Nectarine, Orchid, Musk and Patchouli.

Is Charlotte or Shadow for Her better for summer or winter?

Charlotte suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charlotte and Shadow for Her?

Charlotte has top notes of Lily of the Valley, Indian Lotus, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Tahitian Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Ylang Ylang, a base of Cedar, Musk, Caramel and Cotton Candy. Shadow for Her has top notes of Lavender, Nectarine and Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Patchouli and Orchid, a base of Musk and Ambergris.