Fragrance comparison

Overture Man vs Shadi

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,340 ratings analysed

4 wins

Overture Man

Amouage

4.252,338 votes

Rank #26,308 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Shadi

Akbari

3.502 votes

Rank #69,514 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Overture Man takes 4 of 4 categories.

Overture Man
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Shadi
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Overture Man4/4

Shadi0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Overture ManAmouage

ShadiAkbari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 2,338 votes

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityOverture Man

SillageOverture Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value25

Category winnerOverture ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

smoky77%

fresh spicy69%

animalic61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

leather84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

patchouli61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CognacCuminCardamomSaffronNutmegGingerGrapefruit

Heart

MyrrhBenzoinCinnamonLabdanumMastic or LentisquePatchouliGeranium

Base

Animal notesSmokeIncenseLeatherSandalwoodClary Sage

Top

Pink PepperCardamomNutmeg

Heart

Orange BlossomCranberrySaffronMyrrh

Base

PatchouliLeatherCedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Saffron, Nutmeg and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,308

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,514

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOverture ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Overture Man opens with a sharp grapefruit citrus note mixed with heavy cognac booze and warm cumin. The scent settles into dark, resinous myrrh and dry wood, wrapping the wearer in a smoky, leather shield. It is a bold, challenging fragrance made for formal winter nights.

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Shadi by Akbari opens bright and spicy, with pink pepper and cardamom over a warm nutmeg hum. It moves into a floral resin core where orange blossom meets saffron, myrrh, and a tart cranberry twist. The dry-down leans woody and leathered, with patchouli and cedar adding a darker, more evening-leaning finish. It reads …

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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, Overture Man or Shadi?

Overture Man takes 4 of 4 categories. Overture Man is rated 4.25/5 from 2,338 votes; Shadi is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Overture Man for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Shadi for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Overture Man or Shadi?

Overture Man lasts longest (Overture Man 86/100, Shadi 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Overture Man or Shadi?

Overture Man projects furthest (Overture Man 78/100, Shadi 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Overture Man and Shadi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Saffron, Nutmeg and Myrrh.

Is Overture Man or Shadi better for summer or winter?

Shadi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Overture Man and Shadi?

Overture Man has top notes of Cognac, Cumin, Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Myrrh, Benzoin, Cinnamon and Labdanum, a base of Animal notes, Smoke, Incense and Leather. Shadi has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cranberry, Saffron and Myrrh, a base of Patchouli, Leather and Cedar.