Fragrance comparison

J'aime vs Shadow Sense

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chris Adams

4.405 votes

Rank #42,744 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Shadow Sense

EVOY

4.254 votes

Rank #55,641 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

J'aime takes 3 of 5 categories.

J'aime
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Shadow Sense
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, day or night wear.

J'aime3/5

Shadow Sense2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

J'aimeChris Adams

Shadow SenseEVOY

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityShadow Sense

SillageJ'aime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value67

Category winnerJ'aimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

amber77%

woody69%

floral61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

iris77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

StrawberryPink PepperPeachRaspberryViolet LeafPlum

Heart2-4 hrs

OrchidRoseIrisJasmineFreesiaLilyYlang-Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodAmberMuskBenzoinIncenseCedar

Top20-30 mins

Somalian OpoponaxIrisFern

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseTuberoseThujaLilyYlang-Ylang

Base7-10 hrs

SandalwoodBenzoinLabdanumMusk

Category winnerShadow SenseLongest dry-down: 7-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,744

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#55,641

PerfumerTatiana Naumova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJ'aimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chris Adams J'aime opens with an energetic splash of sweet strawberry, juicy peach, and tart raspberry. The fruit hits fast. A crisp pinch of pink pepper cuts through the sugary nectar before powdery iris, orchid, and fresh rose petals soften the entire blend into clean florals. Skin warms the base within two hours. C…

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EVOY Shadow Sense opens with an intriguing contrast between crisp green fern, velvety iris, and warm Somalian opoponax. Rather than hitting you with sweet fruit or bright citrus, it welcomes you with earthy forest foliage and soft cosmetic powder before settling into a deep floral bouquet of rose, lily, and creamy tub…

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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, J'aime or Shadow Sense?

J'aime takes 3 of 5 categories. J'aime is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Shadow Sense is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose J'aime for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Shadow Sense for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, J'aime or Shadow Sense?

Shadow Sense lasts longest (Shadow Sense 87/100, J'aime 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J'aime or Shadow Sense?

J'aime projects furthest (J'aime 83/100, Shadow Sense 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J'aime and Shadow Sense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Iris, Lily and Ylang-Ylang.

Is J'aime or Shadow Sense better for summer or winter?

J'aime suits day or night wear; Shadow Sense suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J'aime and Shadow Sense?

J'aime has top notes of Strawberry, Pink Pepper, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Orchid, Rose, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Benzoin. Shadow Sense has top notes of Somalian Opoponax, Iris and Fern, heart notes of Rose, Tuberose, Thuja and Lily, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Labdanum and Musk.