Pon Farr vs Shadow for Her
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shadow for Her takes 4 of 7 categories.
Pon FarrChoose it for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shadow for HerChoose it for a musky and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Pon Farr3/7
Shadow for Her4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Shadow for Her
- Community sentiment
- Shadow for Her
- Longevity
- Pon Farr
- Sillage & projection
- Shadow for Her
- Value for money
- Pon Farr
- Versatility
- Pon Farr
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Shadow for Her
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Pon FarrStar TrekShadow for HerAjmalWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.65/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 44%Had 10%Want 45%
3.70/ 5 · 731 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
Category winnerShadow for HerRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
50%Like
6%Ok
21%Dislike
3%Hate
34 votes
20%Love
52%Like
8%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate
731 votes
Category winnerShadow for HerMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPon Farr
SillageShadow for Her
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPon FarrBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
woody77%
floral69%
vanilla61%
musky100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
lavender77%
woody69%
balsamic61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both powdery, sweet and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrchidNectarineWhite Violet
Heart
MirabelleVanillaEgyptian Jasmine
Base
SandalwoodMuskPatchouli
Top
LavenderNectarineBrazilian Rosewood
Heart
PatchouliOrchid
Base
MuskAmbergris
InformationalShared notesOrchid, Nectarine, Musk and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer85
Fall23
Winter23
Day100
Night21
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter70
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPon FarrMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#46,107
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#31,162
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerShadow for HerHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPon Farr by Star Trek delivers a comforting blend of sweet fruits and soft powdery florals. The scent opens with bright nectarine and gentle white violet before deepening into rich mirabelle plum and creamy vanilla. Grounded by smooth sandalwood and clean musk, it creates a cozy, friendly aroma that works nicely for e…
Reviews →Shadow for Her by Ajmal is a musky, sweet, powdery floral with a distinctive lavender and ripe nectarine opening. As it settles, orchid and patchouli add a softer, slightly earthy floral tone, then the dry down turns warm and smooth with musk, ambergris and a gentle woody feel. It can read elegant and very feminine, b…
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, Pon Farr or Shadow for Her?
Shadow for Her takes 4 of 7 categories. Pon Farr is rated 3.65/5 from 34 votes; Shadow for Her is rated 3.70/5 from 731 votes. Choose Pon Farr for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shadow for Her for a musky and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Pon Farr or Shadow for Her?
They last about the same: Pon Farr 62/100, Shadow for Her 61/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Pon Farr or Shadow for Her?
Shadow for Her projects furthest (Shadow for Her 58/100, Pon Farr 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pon Farr and Shadow for Her smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Orchid, Nectarine, Musk and Patchouli.
Is Pon Farr or Shadow for Her better for summer or winter?
For summer, Pon Farr is the stronger pick. For winter, Shadow for Her is the stronger pick. Pon Farr suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pon Farr and Shadow for Her?
Pon Farr has top notes of Orchid, Nectarine and White Violet, heart notes of Mirabelle, Vanilla and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Patchouli. Shadow for Her has top notes of Lavender, Nectarine and Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Patchouli and Orchid, a base of Musk and Ambergris.
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