Convict Diamond vs Shadow Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
18%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Convict Diamond takes 3 of 5 categories.
Convict DiamondChoose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shadow NoirChoose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Convict Diamond3/5
Shadow Noir2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Convict Diamond
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Convict Diamond
- Sillage & projection
- Shadow Noir
- Value for money
- Shadow Noir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Convict Diamond
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Convict DiamondChristopher HanlonShadow NoirAjmalWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%
3.17/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 32%Had 11%Want 56%
Category winnerConvict DiamondRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate
10 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
Category winners
LongevityConvict Diamond
SillageShadow Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShadow NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
powdery92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
woody69%
floral61%
woody100%
patchouli83%
amber65%
musky48%
warm spicy30%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
FernVanilla BeanNectarineYellow BellsAustralian SandalwoodIrisTonka BeanCedarOrchidMossGrevilleaLedum
No top / heart / base split published
Top
CocoboloNectarineLavender
Heart
PatchouliOrchid
Base
AmberMusk
InformationalShared notesNectarine and Orchid. Durations are only published for Convict Diamond, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer20
Fall40
Winter20
Day100
Night20
Spring67
Summer42
Fall100
Winter92
Day60
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#24,255
PerfumerChristopher Hanlon
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#55,762
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerConvict DiamondHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotConvict Diamond by Christopher Hanlon turns conventional green scents upside down. The initial spray hits skin with damp Australian koala fern, crisp yellow bells, and a bite of wild nectarine. It feels brisk. Within twenty minutes, the sharp forest air softens into creamy Daintree vanilla bean, velvety iris, and rich…
Reviews →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…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Convict Diamond or Shadow Noir?
Convict Diamond takes 3 of 5 categories. Convict Diamond is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Shadow Noir is rated 3.17/5 from 24 votes. Choose Convict Diamond for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shadow Noir for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Convict Diamond or Shadow Noir?
Convict Diamond lasts longest (Convict Diamond 92/100, Shadow Noir 87/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Convict Diamond or Shadow Noir?
Shadow Noir projects furthest (Shadow Noir 77/100, Convict Diamond 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Convict Diamond and Shadow Noir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Nectarine and Orchid.
Is Convict Diamond or Shadow Noir better for summer or winter?
Convict Diamond suits daytime wear; Shadow Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Convict Diamond and Shadow Noir?
Convict Diamond features Fern, Vanilla Bean, Nectarine, Yellow Bells and Australian Sandalwood. Shadow Noir has top notes of Cocobolo, Nectarine and Lavender, heart notes of Patchouli and Orchid, a base of Amber and Musk.
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