Fragrance comparison

MOD vs Shadow Ice

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

MOD

mark.

3.9417 votes

Rank #22,666 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Shadow Ice

Ajmal

3.7427 votes

Rank #18,670 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shadow Ice takes 4 of 5 categories.

MOD
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shadow Ice
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

MOD1/5

Shadow Ice4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MODmark.

Shadow IceAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 43%Had 11%Want 47%

3.74/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

Category winnerMODRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

39%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityShadow Ice

SillageShadow Ice

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value77

Category winnerShadow IceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose83%

fresh spicy65%

sweet48%

herbal30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

herbal77%

white floral69%

musky61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Rose

Heart2 to 3 hours

Nasturtium

Base2 to 3 hours

Nutmeg

Top

BergamotMandarin

Heart

LavenderGeraniumJasmineNeroliRose

Base

Pink PepperSandalwoodMuskNutmeg

InformationalShared notesRose and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for MOD, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer43

Fall71

Winter57

Day100

Night63

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night78

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men75

Unisex15

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#18,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerShadow IceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MOD by mark. presents a sharp, quirky twist on the traditional floral category. Released as a holiday edition in 2017, this eau de parfum strips back the fluff to focus on three distinct notes: fresh rose, peppery nasturtium, and warm culinary nutmeg. The opening introduces a sweet, clean rose that quickly shifts into…

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Ajmal Shadow Ice is a fresh spicy aromatic that starts with bright bergamot and mandarin, then moves into a lavender and geranium heart softened by jasmine, neroli and rose. The dry down turns musky and woody with sandalwood, plus a gentle kick of pink pepper and nutmeg. It reads clean and modern, with a slightly more…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, MOD or Shadow Ice?

Shadow Ice takes 4 of 5 categories. MOD is rated 3.94/5 from 17 votes; Shadow Ice is rated 3.74/5 from 27 votes. Choose MOD for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shadow Ice for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, MOD or Shadow Ice?

Shadow Ice lasts longest (Shadow Ice 70/100, MOD 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MOD or Shadow Ice?

Shadow Ice projects furthest (Shadow Ice 61/100, MOD 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MOD and Shadow Ice smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and herbal accords. Common notes include Rose and Nutmeg.

Is MOD or Shadow Ice better for summer or winter?

MOD suits daytime wear; Shadow Ice suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MOD and Shadow Ice?

MOD has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Nasturtium, a base of Nutmeg. Shadow Ice has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Pink Pepper, Sandalwood, Musk and Nutmeg.