Delicate vs Shadow for Woman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Delicate takes 3 of 4 categories.
DelicateChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shadow for WomanChoose it for a patchouli and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Delicate3/4
Shadow for Woman1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Delicate
- Sillage & projection
- Delicate
- Value for money
- Shadow for Woman
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Delicate
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DelicateBoadicea the VictoriousShadow for WomanMirraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 191 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
3.89/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 26%Had 35%Want 40%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
191 votes
33%Love
44%Like
0%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDelicate
SillageDelicate
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShadow for WomanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
green90%
fresh80%
mossy70%
woody60%
yellow floral50%
patchouli100%
citrus92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrassWildflowersBellflowerCloverBergamot
Heart
NarcissusJasmineRose
Base
OakmossWoody NotesSandalwoodCinammon
Top
BergamotGalbanumMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseJasmineNarcissusLilyHayCloves
Base
PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Narcissus, Jasmine and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer43
Fall85
Winter24
Day100
Night23
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day33
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#7,765
PerfumerJohn Stephen
Launched—
Reviews14
Overall rank#60,815
PerfumerAlla Belfer
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDelicateHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBoadicea the Victorious Delicate rejects its soft name right from the initial spray. It opens with an abrasive, crushed green accord of wild grass, bitter clover, and bergamot that feels raw and electric. Within twenty minutes, the sharp pasture notes yield to a rich floral heart led by indolic jasmine and narcotic na…
Reviews →Shadow for Woman opens green, citrusy, and slightly sharp, then settles into a floral heart touched by hay, clove, and earthy patchouli. It feels more mossy and textured than soft or sugary. This suits someone who enjoys classic-leaning floral greens with a woody, spiced base. If you want a clean fruity floral, sample…
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, Delicate or Shadow for Woman?
Delicate takes 3 of 4 categories. Delicate is rated 4.01/5 from 191 votes; Shadow for Woman is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Delicate for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shadow for Woman for a patchouli and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Delicate or Shadow for Woman?
Delicate lasts longest (Delicate 79/100, Shadow for Woman 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Delicate or Shadow for Woman?
Delicate projects furthest (Delicate 70/100, Shadow for Woman 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Delicate and Shadow for Woman smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Narcissus, Jasmine and Rose.
Is Delicate or Shadow for Woman better for summer or winter?
Delicate suits daytime wear; Shadow for Woman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Delicate and Shadow for Woman?
Delicate has top notes of Grass, Wildflowers, Bellflower and Clover, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Cinammon. Shadow for Woman has top notes of Bergamot, Galbanum and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus and Lily, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Vanilla.
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