Fragrance comparison

Excort vs Like a Shadow

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

Excort

MAISON OLFACTIF

1.001 votes

Rank #81,318 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Like a Shadow

Miller et Bertaux

3.001 votes

Rank #73,312 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Like a Shadow takes 1 of 1 categories.

Excort
Choose it for a amber and sweet character.
Like a Shadow
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Excort0/1

Like a Shadow1/1

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: Like a Shadow

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExcortMAISON OLFACTIF

Like a ShadowMiller et Bertaux

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

100%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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

honey77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

musky92%

amber84%

yellow floral77%

rose69%

white floral61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HoneyCassisRose PetalsPoppyBergamot

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomYlang YlangOsmanthusGreen NotesHedione

Base

TonkaBenzoinCedarPatchouliSandalVanilla

Top

Rose PetalsGingerJasmine

Heart

Orange BlossomYlang YlangGreen Notes

Base

Cashmere WoodWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesRose Petals, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Ylang Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#81,318

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,312

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLike a ShadowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Excort by MAISON OLFACTIF opens with a syrupy blend of honey and cassis before settling into a resinous, floral heart. This 2024 release balances sweet, amber-forward notes with an earthy patchouli dry-down. It works best as an evening scent for cooler weather, appealing to those who want a dense, long-lasting presenc…

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Like a Shadow opens with a cool, slightly damp white rose petal note, flanked by a quiet jasmine and the sharp, fleeting fizz of fresh ginger. As the initial brightness settles, the scent moves into a damp, leafy green accord before ylang-ylang introduces a subtle, waxy warmth. The final phase shifts toward dry cashme…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Excort or Like a Shadow?

Like a Shadow takes 1 of 1 categories. Excort is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Like a Shadow is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Excort for a amber and sweet character. Choose Like a Shadow for a woody and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Do Excort and Like a Shadow smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Rose Petals, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Ylang Ylang.

What are the notes in Excort and Like a Shadow?

Excort has top notes of Honey, Cassis, Rose Petals and Poppy, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Ylang Ylang and Osmanthus, a base of Tonka, Benzoin, Cedar and Patchouli. Like a Shadow has top notes of Rose Petals, Ginger and Jasmine, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Ylang Ylang and Green Notes, a base of Cashmere Wood, White Musk and Amber.