IL vs Shadow Ice
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shadow Ice takes 3 of 5 categories.
ILChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Shadow IceChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
IL2/5
Shadow Ice3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- IL
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Shadow Ice
- Sillage & projection
- Shadow Ice
- Value for money
- Shadow Ice
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- IL
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ILLancettiShadow IceAjmalWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.57/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 48%Had 29%Want 23%
3.74/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%
Category winnerILRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
32%Like
2%Ok
2%Dislike
0%Hate
44 votes
39%Love
33%Like
6%Ok
17%Dislike
6%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityShadow Ice
SillageShadow Ice
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShadow IceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
mossy84%
lavender77%
musky69%
herbal61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
lavender84%
herbal77%
white floral69%
musky61%
Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderAniseBergamotNeroliArtemisiaBasil
Heart
CarnationGeraniumAldehydesCorianderNutmegFern
Base
MossMuskLeatherAmberVetiverCedar
Top
BergamotMandarin
Heart
LavenderGeraniumJasmineNeroliRose
Base
Pink PepperSandalwoodMuskNutmeg
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Neroli 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 seasonSpring58
Summer29
Fall100
Winter67
Day86
Night100
Spring100
Summer75
Fall75
Winter75
Day100
Night78
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#12,283
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#19,605
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerILHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIL by Lancetti launches with a sharp, herbaceous bite that separates it from standard designer offerings. A punchy combination of artemisia, basil, and anise creates a bitter, licorice-tinged freshness that feels bracing on cool autumn mornings. As the scent settles, a clean fern note merges with carnation, giving the…
Reviews →Ajmal Shadow Ice is a fresh spicy aromatic that starts with bright bergamot and mandarin, then moves into a lavender and geranium heart softened by jasmine, neroli and rose. The dry down turns musky and woody with sandalwood, plus a gentle kick of pink pepper and nutmeg. It reads clean and modern, with a slightly more…
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, IL or Shadow Ice?
Shadow Ice takes 3 of 5 categories. IL is rated 4.57/5 from 44 votes; Shadow Ice is rated 3.74/5 from 27 votes. Choose IL for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Shadow Ice for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, IL or Shadow Ice?
They last about the same: Shadow Ice 70/100, IL 68/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, IL or Shadow Ice?
Shadow Ice projects furthest (Shadow Ice 61/100, IL 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do IL and Shadow Ice smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Neroli and Geranium.
Is IL or Shadow Ice better for summer or winter?
IL suits evening wear; Shadow Ice suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in IL and Shadow Ice?
IL has top notes of Lavender, Anise, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium, Aldehydes and Coriander, a base of Moss, Musk, Leather and Amber. Shadow Ice has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Pink Pepper, Sandalwood, Musk and Nutmeg.
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