Fragrance comparison

Dark Shadows vs Oud Al Extreme

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Dark Shadows

Panthenol EXTRA

3.577 votes

Rank #52,272 Warm SpicyWoody

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30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Oud Al Extreme

ABBA Parfums

5.001 votes

Rank #46,011 SmokyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Al Extreme takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dark Shadows
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud Al Extreme
Choose it for a smoky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Dark Shadows1/4

Oud Al Extreme3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud Al Extreme
Sillage & projection: Oud Al Extreme
Value for money: Dark Shadows
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud Al Extreme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark ShadowsPanthenol EXTRA

Oud Al ExtremeABBA Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 33%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityOud Al Extreme

SillageOud Al Extreme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDark ShadowsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

aromatic69%

metallic61%

smoky100%

woody91%

amber83%

leather74%

earthy65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Neroli

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronPepper

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka BeanCedarwoodSandalwoodMusk

Top

BergamotMandarinLemon

Heart

Guaiac WoodSaffronCypriolPepperNeroli

Base

IncenseLeatherVetiverLabdanumOudSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Saffron, Pepper and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Dark Shadows, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Casual 36%Work 30%Date 22%Party 13%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,272

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#46,011

PerfumerYeferson Soto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud Al ExtremeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark Shadows by Panthenol EXTRA brings an intriguing contrast between crisp citrus and brooding warmth. The opening sparks with sharp neroli. That fleeting floral freshness quickly yields to a dry rush of black pepper and bittersweet saffron. It feels brisk. Soon, the fragrance pivots into its true identity as a warm …

Reviews →

Oud Al Extreme by ABBA Parfums is a Woody fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. Oud Al Extreme was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Yeferson Soto. Top notes are Bergamot, Mandarin and Lemon; middle notes are Guaiac Wood, Saffron, Cypriol, Pepper and Neroli; base notes are Incense, Leather, Vet…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dark Shadows or Oud Al Extreme?

Oud Al Extreme takes 3 of 4 categories. Dark Shadows is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes; Oud Al Extreme is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Dark Shadows for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oud Al Extreme for a smoky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Shadows or Oud Al Extreme?

Oud Al Extreme lasts longest (Oud Al Extreme 80/100, Dark Shadows 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Shadows or Oud Al Extreme?

Oud Al Extreme projects furthest (Oud Al Extreme 50/100, Dark Shadows 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Shadows and Oud Al Extreme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Neroli, Saffron, Pepper and Sandalwood.

Is Dark Shadows or Oud Al Extreme better for summer or winter?

Dark Shadows suits evening wear; Oud Al Extreme suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Shadows and Oud Al Extreme?

Dark Shadows has top notes of Neroli, heart notes of Saffron and Pepper, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedarwood, Sandalwood and Musk. Oud Al Extreme has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin and Lemon, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Saffron, Cypriol and Pepper, a base of Incense, Leather, Vetiver and Labdanum.