Fragrance comparison

Inferno vs Shadow

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

2 wins

Inferno

Sultan Pasha Attars

3.836 votes

Rank #52,222 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Shadow

Love Republic

4.2114 votes

Rank #46,800 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Inferno takes 2 of 3 categories.

Inferno
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Shadow
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Inferno2/3

Shadow1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InfernoSultan Pasha Attars

ShadowLove Republic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.21/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 32%Had 2%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

43%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityInferno

SillageInferno

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value69

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

citrus84%

woody77%

animalic69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

tobacco77%

woody69%

patchouli61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAmalfi LemonLime

Heart

LavenderDamask RoseBlack CurrantNeroliJasmineBlack PepperTonka Bean

Base

TobaccoPatchouliIncenseThailand OudMuskOakmossLabdanumSiam Benzoin

Top

Black PepperNeroliBergamot

Heart

TobaccoSilkRose

Base

PatchouliAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Damask Rose, Neroli and Black Pepper. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men8

Unisex83

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,222

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#46,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShadowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Inferno is a dense, resinous fragrance centered on a powerful tobacco note. It opens with sharp citrus before moving into a complex heart of rose and spice. The base is where the scent truly settles, blending dark Thailand oud with animalic castoreum. It is a bold, challenging perfume intended for experienced wearers …

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Shadow by Love Republic is an intriguing oriental fragrance built on a foundation of warm tobacco and black pepper. This unisex scent balances light citrus notes of bergamot and neroli against a deeper heart of silk accord and rose. It wears best during cooler evenings, providing a subtle, mysterious presence that sta…

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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, Inferno or Shadow?

Inferno takes 2 of 3 categories. Inferno is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Shadow is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes. Choose Inferno for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Shadow for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Inferno or Shadow?

Inferno lasts longest (Inferno 86/100, Shadow 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Inferno or Shadow?

Inferno projects furthest (Inferno 75/100, Shadow 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Inferno and Shadow smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Damask Rose, Neroli and Black Pepper.

Is Inferno or Shadow better for summer or winter?

Inferno suits evening wear; Shadow suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Inferno and Shadow?

Inferno has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Damask Rose, Black Currant and Neroli, a base of Tobacco, Patchouli, Incense and Thailand Oud. Shadow has top notes of Black Pepper, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco, Silk and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood.