Pluto vs Shadow II pour Homme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shadow II pour Homme takes 3 of 4 categories.
PlutoChoose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shadow II pour HommeChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Pluto1/4
Shadow II pour Homme3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Shadow II pour Homme
- Sillage & projection
- Shadow II pour Homme
- Value for money
- Pluto
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Shadow II pour Homme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PlutoZaraShadow II pour HommeAjmalWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%
3.77/ 5 · 70 votes
Have 43%Had 28%Want 29%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
26%Love
35%Like
30%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
57 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityShadow II pour Homme
SillageShadow II pour Homme
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPlutoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
musky90%
white floral80%
powdery70%
fresh spicy60%
aromatic50%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
white floral77%
citrus69%
musky61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bergamot
Heart
Orange Blossom
Base
Musk
Top
SaffronBergamot
Heart
Orange BlossomVetiverCedar
Base
AmberMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom 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 seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring90
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#42,436
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#18,339
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerShadow II pour HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThis cologne delivers a straightforward burst of fresh citrus and light blossoms on a clean base. It feels best suited for warm afternoons when you want something casual and uncomplicated to wear with a plain t-shirt. The simple formula makes it easy to spray generously without worrying about overwhelming anyone aroun…
Reviews →Ajmal Shadow II pour Homme is a saffron and bergamot opening that quickly turns into a warm, woody amber with a clean, slightly floral lift from orange blossom. As it dries down, vetiver, cedar and patchouli add a drier, earthier edge over musk. It reads unisex on paper, but many wearers find it leans more masculine a…
Reviews →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, Pluto or Shadow II pour Homme?
Shadow II pour Homme takes 3 of 4 categories. Pluto is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Shadow II pour Homme is rated 3.77/5 from 70 votes. Choose Pluto for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shadow II pour Homme for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Pluto or Shadow II pour Homme?
Shadow II pour Homme lasts longest (Shadow II pour Homme 63/100, Pluto 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pluto or Shadow II pour Homme?
Shadow II pour Homme projects furthest (Shadow II pour Homme 54/100, Pluto 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pluto and Shadow II pour Homme smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Musk.
Is Pluto or Shadow II pour Homme better for summer or winter?
Pluto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pluto and Shadow II pour Homme?
Pluto has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Musk. Shadow II pour Homme has top notes of Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Vetiver and Cedar, a base of Amber, Musk and Patchouli.
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