Fragrance comparison

Charlotte vs Shadow Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

Charlotte

BEAUTY SOU

4.502 votes

Rank #46,000 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Shadow Noir

Ajmal

3.1724 votes

Rank #55,762 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shadow Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Charlotte1/4

Shadow Noir3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharlotteBEAUTY SOU

Shadow NoirAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.17/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 56%

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

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityShadow Noir

SillageShadow Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerShadow NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

floral77%

citrus69%

violet61%

woody100%

patchouli83%

amber65%

musky48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both 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

CocoboloNectarineLavender

Heart

PatchouliOrchid

Base

AmberMusk

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

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#46,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#55,762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCharlotteHigher 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 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, Charlotte or Shadow Noir?

Shadow Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Charlotte is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Shadow Noir is rated 3.17/5 from 24 votes. Choose Charlotte for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shadow Noir for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Charlotte or Shadow Noir?

Shadow Noir lasts longest (Shadow Noir 87/100, Charlotte 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charlotte or Shadow Noir?

Shadow Noir projects furthest (Shadow Noir 77/100, Charlotte 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charlotte and Shadow Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Nectarine, Orchid, Musk and Patchouli.

Is Charlotte or Shadow Noir better for summer or winter?

Charlotte suits daytime wear; Shadow Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charlotte and Shadow Noir?

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 Noir has top notes of Cocobolo, Nectarine and Lavender, heart notes of Patchouli and Orchid, a base of Amber and Musk.