Forever vs The Shadow
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
79%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Shadow takes 4 of 5 categories.
ForeverChoose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.
The ShadowChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Forever0/5
The Shadow4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- The Shadow
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- The Shadow
- Value for money
- The Shadow
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Shadow
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ForeverSunnamuskThe ShadowFA Paris NicheWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 54%Had 9%Want 37%
4.59/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 35%Had 3%Want 62%
Category winnerThe ShadowRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
23%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
15%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
59%Love
41%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageThe Shadow
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe ShadowBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
oud69%
fruity61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
oud84%
rose77%
leather69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match79%Very similar · both warm spicy, rose and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RaspberrySaffron
Heart
RoseGeranium
Base
OlibanumOudBirch
Top
RoseRaspberryGeranium
Heart
SaffronBirchAmber
Base
OudBenzoin
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Saffron, Rose and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer0
Fall89
Winter100
Day38
Night100
Spring30
Summer10
Fall60
Winter100
Day40
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#23,289
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#20,469
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerThe ShadowHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotForever by Sunnamusk is a heavy-hitting rose and oud fragrance for men. The opening combines sharp raspberry with warm saffron, leading into a dense, smoky heart of olibanum and birch. Designed for those who prefer massive projection, it suits cool weather wear where its dark, resinous profile can properly bloom on th…
Reviews →The Shadow by FA Paris Niche is a rich, smoky rose and oud fragrance that delivers dark Middle Eastern flair without overwhelming your nose. It opens with a burst of tart, sweet raspberry, fresh geranium, and velvety red rose petals before settling into a warm core of golden amber, spicy saffron, and charred birch woo…
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, Forever or The Shadow?
The Shadow takes 4 of 5 categories. Forever is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes; The Shadow is rated 4.59/5 from 17 votes. Choose Forever for a rose and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The Shadow for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Forever or The Shadow?
They last about the same: Forever 84/100, The Shadow 84/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Forever or The Shadow?
The Shadow projects furthest (The Shadow 82/100, Forever 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Forever and The Shadow smell similar?
Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, rose and amber accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Saffron, Rose and Geranium.
Is Forever or The Shadow better for summer or winter?
Forever suits evening wear; The Shadow suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Forever and The Shadow?
Forever has top notes of Raspberry and Saffron, heart notes of Rose and Geranium, a base of Olibanum, Oud and Birch. The Shadow has top notes of Rose, Raspberry and Geranium, heart notes of Saffron, Birch and Amber, a base of Oud and Benzoin.
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