Fragrance comparison

Lapis Lazuli vs Shadow

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 373 ratings analysed

Lapis Lazuli

Olivier Durbano

3.7064 votes

Rank #19,681 AromaticFresh Spicy

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63%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Shadow

Angeline

4.17309 votes

Rank #26,111 WoodyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shadow takes 5 of 7 categories.

Lapis Lazuli
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.
Shadow
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Lapis Lazuli2/7

Shadow5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lapis LazuliOlivier Durbano

ShadowAngeline

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 20%Had 18%Want 62%

4.17/ 5 · 309 votes

Have 60%Had 24%Want 16%

Category winnerShadowRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

61%Love

15%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

309 votes

Category winnerShadowMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityShadow

SillageShadow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value77

Category winnerShadowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

amber65%

powdery53%

balsamic42%

woody100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

citrus58%

powdery44%

amber30%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WormwoodCypressClovesRose

Heart

ThymeWheatIris

Base

elemiTolu BalsamVetiverCedarAmberMusk

Top

CypressMandarin

Heart

PepperIris

Base

CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesCypress, Iris, Cedar and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer62

Fall100

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter82

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLapis LazuliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex73

Women0

Men15

Unisex53

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,681

PerfumerOlivier Durbano

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#26,111

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLapis LazuliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lapis Lazuli by Olivier Durbano opens with a sharp, medicinal burst of wormwood and cool cypress, immediately signaling that this is not a mainstream crowd-pleaser. As the liquid warms on your skin, the initial herbal bite softens, revealing a dry heart of thyme and wheat that feels earthy rather than sweet. It is a d…

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Angeline Shadow brings together bright mandarin zest and sharp green cypress upfront before shifting into a dry woody profile. Powdery iris and black pepper quiet the citrus, creating a calm skin scent anchored by cedarwood and amber. It feels subtle and clean, ideal for quiet mornings and casual office wear.

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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, Lapis Lazuli or Shadow?

Shadow takes 5 of 7 categories. Lapis Lazuli is rated 3.70/5 from 64 votes; Shadow is rated 4.17/5 from 309 votes. Choose Lapis Lazuli for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall. Choose Shadow for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lapis Lazuli or Shadow?

Shadow lasts longest (Shadow 75/100, Lapis Lazuli 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lapis Lazuli or Shadow?

Shadow projects furthest (Shadow 75/100, Lapis Lazuli 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lapis Lazuli and Shadow smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Iris, Cedar and Amber.

Is Lapis Lazuli or Shadow better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lapis Lazuli is the stronger pick. For winter, Shadow is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lapis Lazuli and Shadow?

Lapis Lazuli has top notes of Wormwood, Cypress, Cloves and Rose, heart notes of Thyme, Wheat and Iris, a base of elemi, Tolu Balsam, Vetiver and Cedar. Shadow has top notes of Cypress and Mandarin, heart notes of Pepper and Iris, a base of Cedar and Amber.