Crimson Shadow vs Kawkab
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Kawkab takes 1 of 1 categories.
Crimson ShadowChoose it for a animalic and rose character.
KawkabChoose it for a amber and tropical character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Crimson Shadow0/1
Kawkab1/1
- 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
- Kawkab
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Crimson ShadowExceedKawkabAhmed Al MaghribiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%
4.42/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 27%Had 2%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
0%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
88%Love
0%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothanimalic100%
rose83%
amber65%
powdery48%
floral30%
amber100%
tropical92%
sweet84%
fruity77%
oud69%
vanilla61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CitrusBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
RosePowdery Notes
Base6-10+ hrs
Animal notesAmberTonka BeanOudMusk
Top
MangoSaffronRoseOrange BlossomPink PepperBergamotPeonyGrapefruit
Heart
AmberIrisTurkish RoseBlack Tea
Base
Tonka BeanOudGaiac WoodPatchouliCypriolMuskCedarwoodCedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Amber and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Crimson Shadow, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring80
Summer60
Fall90
Winter100
Day100
Night90
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#78,822
PerfumerSebastien Dagorn
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#8,189
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerKawkabHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCrimson Shadow by Exceed opens with a brisk snap of bergamot and bright citrus that quickly gives way to a deeper, shadowy core. Within fifteen minutes, a velvety dark rose emerges alongside dry powdery notes, creating an antique floral texture that feels plush and grounded. As the scent settles on skin, a rugged blen…
Reviews →Kawkab opens with a bright, juicy mix of mango, citrus and rose, quickly picking up saffron, amber and black tea. On skin, it looks built for lovers of sweet fruity florals with a warm oud-wood base. It reads unisex, slightly rich, and more dressed up than casual. Wear data suggests strong staying power, though projec…
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, Crimson Shadow or Kawkab?
Kawkab takes 1 of 1 categories. Crimson Shadow is rated 2.00/5 from 2 votes; Kawkab is rated 4.42/5 from 42 votes. Choose Crimson Shadow for a animalic and rose character. Choose Kawkab for a amber and tropical character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Do Crimson Shadow and Kawkab smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Amber and Tonka Bean.
Is Crimson Shadow or Kawkab better for summer or winter?
Kawkab suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Crimson Shadow and Kawkab?
Crimson Shadow has top notes of Citrus and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Powdery Notes, a base of Animal notes, Amber, Tonka Bean and Oud. Kawkab has top notes of Mango, Saffron, Rose and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Amber, Iris, Turkish Rose and Black Tea, a base of Tonka Bean, Oud, Gaiac Wood and Patchouli.
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