Fragrance comparison

Laura vs Shadow for Her

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,772 ratings analysed

4 wins

Laura

Laura Biagiotti

3.713,041 votes

Rank #4,019 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Shadow for Her

Ajmal

3.70731 votes

Rank #31,162 MuskySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Laura takes 4 of 7 categories.

Laura
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Shadow for Her
Choose it for a musky and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Laura4/7

Shadow for Her3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LauraLaura Biagiotti

Shadow for HerAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 3,041 votes

Have 31%Had 53%Want 16%

3.70/ 5 · 731 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

Category winnerLauraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

2,635 votes

20%Love

52%Like

8%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

731 votes

Category winnerLauraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityShadow for Her

SillageShadow for Her

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value67

Category winnerLauraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

powdery84%

aquatic77%

fresh69%

ozonic61%

musky100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

lavender77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WatermelonPeachLitchiGreen NotesPlumBergamotBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

FreesiaCyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyVioletOrchidRoseJasmine

Base

MuskVanillaSandalwoodCedarAmberVetiver

Top

LavenderNectarineBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

PatchouliOrchid

Base

MuskAmbergris

InformationalShared notesBrazilian Rosewood, Orchid and Musk. 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

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerShadow for HerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men3

Unisex19

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,019

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews86

Overall rank#31,162

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLauraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Laura by Laura Biagiotti is a soft floral fragrance built around a lush, watery fruit accord. Launched in 1994, this feminine scent centers on notes of watermelon, peach, and freesia. It wears light and airy, making it a reliable choice for casual daily use in warm spring weather when you prefer something gentle and u…

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Shadow for Her by Ajmal is a musky, sweet, powdery floral with a distinctive lavender and ripe nectarine opening. As it settles, orchid and patchouli add a softer, slightly earthy floral tone, then the dry down turns warm and smooth with musk, ambergris and a gentle woody feel. It can read elegant and very feminine, b…

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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, Laura or Shadow for Her?

Laura takes 4 of 7 categories. Laura is rated 3.71/5 from 3,041 votes; Shadow for Her is rated 3.70/5 from 731 votes. Choose Laura for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Shadow for Her for a musky and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Laura or Shadow for Her?

They last about the same: Shadow for Her 61/100, Laura 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Laura or Shadow for Her?

Shadow for Her projects furthest (Shadow for Her 58/100, Laura 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Laura and Shadow for Her smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Brazilian Rosewood, Orchid and Musk.

Is Laura or Shadow for Her better for summer or winter?

For summer, Laura is the stronger pick. For winter, Shadow for Her is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Laura and Shadow for Her?

Laura has top notes of Watermelon, Peach, Litchi and Green Notes, heart notes of Freesia, Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar. Shadow for Her has top notes of Lavender, Nectarine and Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Patchouli and Orchid, a base of Musk and Ambergris.