Fragrance comparison

Glamour vs Shadow

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 580 ratings analysed

4 wins

Glamour

M. Micallef

3.77558 votes

Rank #5,065 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Shadow

Bejar

3.9122 votes

Rank #41,771 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Glamour takes 4 of 5 categories.

Glamour
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Shadow
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Glamour4/5

Shadow1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GlamourM. Micallef

ShadowBejar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 558 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 40%

Category winnerGlamourRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

440 votes

32%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityGlamour

SillageGlamour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value93

Category winnerShadowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral92%

woody84%

musky77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

cinnamon77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ApplePeachNutmegCinnamonSaffron

Heart

JasminePlumRose

Base

Cashmere WoodVanillaWhite MuskSandalwood

Top

SaffronCinnamonNutmeg

Heart

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodPatchouli

Base

Sweet NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Cinnamon, Saffron and Cashmere Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Spring38

Summer8

Fall100

Winter85

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex7

Women90

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,065

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews48

Overall rank#41,771

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGlamourHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Glamour by M. Micallef is a striking floral woody musk fragrance launched in 2016. It balances fruity top notes like apple and peach against a floral heart of jasmine and rose. The base settles into a sophisticated blend of cashmere wood and sandalwood, making it an excellent choice for cool evening wear during autumn…

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Shadow by Bejar is a dry, woody scent that centers on sharp saffron and warm cinnamon. It wears best during crisp October afternoons when the cool air tempers its heat. Cashmere wood and patchouli ground the blend, creating a quiet, earthy hum that stays close to the skin without shouting.

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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, Glamour or Shadow?

Glamour takes 4 of 5 categories. Glamour is rated 3.77/5 from 558 votes; Shadow is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes. Choose Glamour for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Shadow for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Glamour or Shadow?

Glamour lasts longest (Glamour 74/100, Shadow 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Glamour or Shadow?

Glamour projects furthest (Glamour 68/100, Shadow 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Glamour and Shadow smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Saffron and Cashmere Wood.

Is Glamour or Shadow better for summer or winter?

Shadow suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Glamour and Shadow?

Glamour has top notes of Apple, Peach, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, heart notes of Jasmine, Plum and Rose, a base of Cashmere Wood, Vanilla, White Musk and Sandalwood. Shadow has top notes of Saffron, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Sweet Notes and Amber.