Fragrance comparison

Galactic Shadow vs H

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

Galactic Shadow

Subhi Khalilbayov

2.754 votes

Rank #64,528 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Pantheon Roma

4.1217 votes

Rank #36,317 SweetYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Galactic Shadow
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
H
Choose it for a sweet and yellow floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Galactic Shadow2/4

H2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Galactic Shadow
Sillage & projection: Galactic Shadow
Value for money: H
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: H

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Galactic ShadowSubhi Khalilbayov

HPantheon Roma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.12/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 22%Had 2%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

47%Love

24%Like

24%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate44

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityGalactic Shadow

SillageGalactic Shadow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value44

Category winnerHBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

woody77%

animalic69%

fresh spicy61%

sweet100%

yellow floral92%

floral84%

coconut77%

white floral69%

tropical61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fruity NotesTurkish RoseIris

Heart

NutmegYlang-YlangAmbergrisLeather

Base

TobaccoHoneyAmberHayIncenseSandalwoodMuskVanilla

Top20-30 mins

CoconutMonoi OilCarrot Seeds

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangFreesiaTiareIris

Base8-12 hrs

VanillaHoneyMuskLeather

InformationalShared notesIris, Ylang-Ylang, Leather and Honey. Durations are only published for H, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer83

Fall83

Winter67

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Date 33%Party 28%Casual 23%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,528

PerfumerSubhi Khalilbayov

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,317

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerHHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Galactic Shadow is a bold oriental vanilla fragrance that centers on a heavy amber and honey profile. It opens with bright fruit and iris before settling into a warm, leathery heart. This unisex scent works well for cooler weather or formal evening events where you want a heavy, long-lasting presence on the skin.

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H by Pantheon Roma is a rich, sun-drenched floral fragrance built around creamy coconut, monoi oil, and powdery Florentine iris. The opening hits immediately with lush tropical flowers and sweet coconut nectar before settling into a warm bed of golden honey and soft leather. Arturetto Landi composed this scent to feel…

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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, Galactic Shadow or H?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Galactic Shadow is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes; H is rated 4.12/5 from 17 votes. Choose Galactic Shadow for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose H for a sweet and yellow floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Galactic Shadow or H?

Galactic Shadow lasts longest (Galactic Shadow 100/100, H 90/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Galactic Shadow or H?

Galactic Shadow projects furthest (Galactic Shadow 100/100, H 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Galactic Shadow and H smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Leather and Honey.

Is Galactic Shadow or H better for summer or winter?

H suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Galactic Shadow and H?

Galactic Shadow has top notes of Fruity Notes, Turkish Rose and Iris, heart notes of Nutmeg, Ylang-Ylang, Ambergris and Leather, a base of Tobacco, Honey, Amber and Hay. H has top notes of Coconut, Monoi Oil and Carrot Seeds, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Freesia, Tiare and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Honey, Musk and Leather.