Diaghilev vs Shadow Sense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Diaghilev takes 3 of 4 categories.
DiaghilevChoose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Shadow SenseChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Diaghilev3/4
Shadow Sense1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Diaghilev
- Sillage & projection
- Diaghilev
- Value for money
- Shadow Sense
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Diaghilev
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DiaghilevRoja DoveShadow SenseEVOYWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 2,666 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 29%Had 10%Want 62%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
21%Like
6%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
1,669 votes
75%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDiaghilev
SillageDiaghilev
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShadow SenseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
musky92%
animalic84%
powdery77%
amber69%
mossy61%
amber100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
iris77%
powdery69%
balsamic61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, amber and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CuminBergamotTarragonOrangeLemonLime
Heart
PeachYlang-YlangJasmineRoseHeliotropeVioletTuberoseBlack Currant
Base
oak mossCivetLeatherMuskLabdanumClovesAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Peru Balsam
Top20-30 mins
Somalian OpoponaxIrisFern
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseTuberoseThujaLilyYlang-Ylang
Base7-10 hrs
SandalwoodBenzoinLabdanumMusk
InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Rose, Tuberose and Musk. Durations are only published for Shadow Sense, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring60
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
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#36
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews535
Overall rank#56,120
PerfumerTatiana Naumova
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDiaghilevHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDiaghilev is a grand, vintage-leaning chypre with citrus, peach, florals, oakmoss, leather and a distinctly animalic base. It opens sharp, powdery and old-world, then turns richer, smoother and more resinous as it dries down. This is the kind of scent chypre lovers may find thrilling and everyone else may want to samp…
Reviews →EVOY Shadow Sense opens with an intriguing contrast between crisp green fern, velvety iris, and warm Somalian opoponax. Rather than hitting you with sweet fruit or bright citrus, it welcomes you with earthy forest foliage and soft cosmetic powder before settling into a deep floral bouquet of rose, lily, and creamy tub…
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, Diaghilev or Shadow Sense?
Diaghilev takes 3 of 4 categories. Diaghilev is rated 4.25/5 from 2,666 votes; Shadow Sense is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Diaghilev for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Shadow Sense for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Diaghilev or Shadow Sense?
Diaghilev lasts longest (Diaghilev 91/100, Shadow Sense 87/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Diaghilev or Shadow Sense?
Projection is very close: Diaghilev 80/100, Shadow Sense 79/100 for sillage.
Do Diaghilev and Shadow Sense smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Tuberose and Musk.
Is Diaghilev or Shadow Sense better for summer or winter?
Shadow Sense suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Diaghilev and Shadow Sense?
Diaghilev has top notes of Cumin, Bergamot, Tarragon and Orange, heart notes of Peach, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose, a base of oak moss, Civet, Leather and Musk. Shadow Sense has top notes of Somalian Opoponax, Iris and Fern, heart notes of Rose, Tuberose, Thuja and Lily, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Labdanum and Musk.
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