Crimson Shadow vs Vesper
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vesper takes 1 of 1 categories.
Crimson ShadowChoose it for a animalic and rose character.
VesperChoose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Crimson Shadow0/1
Vesper1/1
- 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
- Vesper
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Crimson ShadowExceedVesperPompeiiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
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
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · 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%
sweet90%
vanilla80%
oud70%
warm spicy60%
rose50%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber and rose
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
SaffronBergamot
Heart
AmberSugarRose
Base
OudTonka BeanOakmossMusk
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
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
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#54,207
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVesperHigher 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 →Vesper opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and metallic saffron before sinking into a thick heart of dark amber and caramelized sugar. As the initial brightness fades, velvety rose and heavy oud take over, anchored by oakmoss and tonka bean in the base. It settles into a warm, dense, resinous trail built for chilly e…
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 Vesper?
Vesper takes 1 of 1 categories. Crimson Shadow is rated 2.00/5 from 2 votes; Vesper is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Crimson Shadow for a animalic and rose character. Choose Vesper for a amber and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Do Crimson Shadow and Vesper smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and rose accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Amber and Tonka Bean.
Is Crimson Shadow or Vesper better for summer or winter?
Vesper suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Crimson Shadow and Vesper?
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. Vesper has top notes of Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber, Sugar and Rose, a base of Oud, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Musk.
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