Fragrance comparison

Munro vs Silver Shade

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 520 ratings analysed

Munro

Executive Shaving

5.004 votes

Rank #30,907 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Silver Shade

Ajmal

3.81516 votes

Rank #9,804 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Munro
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Silver Shade
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Munro2/4

Silver Shade2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Munro
Sillage & projection: Munro
Value for money: Silver Shade
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Silver Shade

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MunroExecutive Shaving

Silver ShadeAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 47%Had 27%Want 27%

3.81/ 5 · 516 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

34%Love

37%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

480 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMunro

SillageMunro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value84

Category winnerSilver ShadeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

iris69%

ozonic61%

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

musky77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonLemon VerbenaIris

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet Leaf

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisSandalwood

Top

LimeBergamotLemonBlack CurrantViolet LeafPlum

Heart

IrisRoseJasmine

Base

White MuskAmbergrisCedarSandalwoodCivetTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLemon, Iris, Violet Leaf and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Munro, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men60

Unisex35

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,907

PerfumerMatt Wilson

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#9,804

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerSilver ShadeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Munro by Executive Shaving delivers an immediate burst of fresh, dew-covered greenery that feels like stepping outside on a brisk spring morning. Created by perfumer Matt Wilson, the composition centers on a vibrant opening of lemon, zesty lemon verbena, and soft powdery iris. As the sharp citrus softens, earthy viole…

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Ajmal Silver Shade is a bright, brisk citrus musk that opens with lime and lemon over a blackcurrant, violet leaf bite, plus a soft plum sweetness. It quickly turns more polished, powdery and floral (iris, rose, jasmine), then settles into clean white musk, woods and a modern ambergris-like base. Some wearers find the…

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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, Munro or Silver Shade?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Munro is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Silver Shade is rated 3.81/5 from 516 votes. Choose Munro for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Silver Shade for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Munro or Silver Shade?

Munro lasts longest (Munro 80/100, Silver Shade 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Munro or Silver Shade?

Munro projects furthest (Munro 69/100, Silver Shade 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Munro and Silver Shade smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Iris, Violet Leaf and Ambergris.

Is Munro or Silver Shade better for summer or winter?

Munro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Munro and Silver Shade?

Munro has top notes of Lemon, Lemon Verbena and Iris, heart notes of Violet Leaf, a base of Ambergris and Sandalwood. Silver Shade has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Lemon and Black Currant, heart notes of Iris, Rose and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Ambergris, Cedar and Sandalwood.