Fragrance comparison

De L'Ambre Shadow vs MCM Black Silver

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

De L'Ambre Shadow

Jacques Battini

3.1013 votes

Rank #22,792 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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65%scent match

Closely related

MCM Black Silver

MCM - Mode Creation Munich

4.3010 votes

Rank #35,762 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

De L'Ambre Shadow
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.
MCM Black Silver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

De L'Ambre Shadow2/4

MCM Black Silver2/4

Ratings & consensus: MCM Black Silver
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: De L'Ambre Shadow
Sillage & projection: MCM Black Silver
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: De L'Ambre Shadow

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

De L'Ambre ShadowJacques Battini

MCM Black SilverMCM - Mode Creation Munich

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.10/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

Category winnerMCM Black SilverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

40%Love

50%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityDe L'Ambre Shadow

SillageMCM Black Silver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value65

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

white floral77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

lavender69%

rose61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotOrange

Heart

GeraniumJasmineCyclamen

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedar

Top

LavenderLemonBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

GeraniumJasmineCyclamenRoseCedarSandalwood

Base

VetiverMuskTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#35,762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDe L'Ambre ShadowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

De L'Ambre Shadow is a woody chypre fragrance from Jacques Battini, launched in 2013. It opens with bright citrus notes, transitioning into a floral heart of geranium and jasmine. The base settles into a grounded blend of cedar and sandalwood. This scent provides a classic profile for men seeking a reliable daily wear…

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MCM Black Silver is an aromatic citrus fragrance with a classic masculine tilt, despite its unisex listing. Lavender and citrus open the scent in a clean, sharp way, before geranium, soft florals, cedar and sandalwood add a more structured heart. The dry-down moves into vetiver, musk, tonka and vanilla, giving it a wo…

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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, De L'Ambre Shadow or MCM Black Silver?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. De L'Ambre Shadow is rated 3.10/5 from 13 votes; MCM Black Silver is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose De L'Ambre Shadow for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose MCM Black Silver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, De L'Ambre Shadow or MCM Black Silver?

De L'Ambre Shadow lasts longest (De L'Ambre Shadow 78/100, MCM Black Silver 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, De L'Ambre Shadow or MCM Black Silver?

Projection is very close: MCM Black Silver 60/100, De L'Ambre Shadow 58/100 for sillage.

Do De L'Ambre Shadow and MCM Black Silver smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Jasmine.

Is De L'Ambre Shadow or MCM Black Silver better for summer or winter?

De L'Ambre Shadow suits evening wear; MCM Black Silver suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in De L'Ambre Shadow and MCM Black Silver?

De L'Ambre Shadow has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine and Cyclamen, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar. MCM Black Silver has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Cyclamen and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.