Fragrance comparison

Maroussia vs Shadow Sense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,129 ratings analysed

3 wins

Maroussia

Slava Zaitsev

3.703,125 votes

Rank #2,454 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Shadow Sense

EVOY

4.254 votes

Rank #56,120 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maroussia takes 3 of 5 categories.

Maroussia
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Shadow Sense
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Maroussia3/5

Shadow Sense2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaroussiaSlava Zaitsev

Shadow SenseEVOY

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 3,125 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

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

27%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

3,125 votes

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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityShadow Sense

SillageShadow Sense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMaroussiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber92%

woody84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

iris77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match46%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

AldehydesOrange BlossomPeachBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

CarnationYlang-YlangTuberoseHeliotropeIrisJasmineRoseOrchid

Base7-10+ hrs

CivetSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVanillaMuskTonka BeanCedar

Top20-30 mins

Somalian OpoponaxIrisFern

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseTuberoseThujaLilyYlang-Ylang

Base7-10 hrs

SandalwoodBenzoinLabdanumMusk

Category winnerMaroussiaLongest dry-down: 7-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex21

Women76

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,454

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#56,120

PerfumerTatiana Naumova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMaroussiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Slava Zaitsev Maroussia hits the air with a brisk, soapy rush of aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and sweet orange blossom that immediately brings to mind frosty morning air. As the initial fizzy burst settles, a dense core of spicy carnation, creamy ylang-ylang, and buttery tuberose unfolds across the skin, giving the frag…

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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, Maroussia or Shadow Sense?

Maroussia takes 3 of 5 categories. Maroussia is rated 3.70/5 from 3,125 votes; Shadow Sense is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Maroussia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Shadow Sense for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Maroussia or Shadow Sense?

Shadow Sense lasts longest (Shadow Sense 87/100, Maroussia 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maroussia or Shadow Sense?

Shadow Sense projects furthest (Shadow Sense 79/100, Maroussia 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maroussia and Shadow Sense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Iris and Rose.

Is Maroussia or Shadow Sense better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Maroussia and Shadow Sense?

Maroussia has top notes of Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Heliotrope, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Amber 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.