Fragrance comparison

Pon Farr vs Shadow Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 58 ratings analysed

Pon Farr

Star Trek

3.6534 votes

Rank #46,107 PowderySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Shadow Noir

Ajmal

3.1724 votes

Rank #55,762 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shadow Noir takes 3 of 5 categories.

Pon Farr
Choose it for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shadow Noir
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Pon Farr2/5

Shadow Noir3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pon FarrStar Trek

Shadow NoirAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 44%Had 10%Want 45%

3.17/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winnerPon FarrRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

25%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

29%Dislike

8%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityShadow Noir

SillageShadow Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value75

Category winnerShadow NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

woody77%

floral69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

patchouli83%

amber65%

musky48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrchidNectarineWhite Violet

Heart

MirabelleVanillaEgyptian Jasmine

Base

SandalwoodMuskPatchouli

Top

CocoboloNectarineLavender

Heart

PatchouliOrchid

Base

AmberMusk

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 season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall23

Winter23

Day100

Night21

Spring67

Summer42

Fall100

Winter92

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men69

Unisex8

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPon FarrHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pon 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…

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Shadow Noir by Ajmal is a woody floral with a darker, patchouli-forward backbone. It opens with a smooth mix of cocobolo wood, a splash of nectarine-like fruitiness, and aromatic lavender, then turns more velvety and floral through orchid before settling into amber and musk. If you like warm, textured scents that read…

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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, Pon Farr or Shadow Noir?

Shadow Noir takes 3 of 5 categories. Pon Farr is rated 3.65/5 from 34 votes; Shadow Noir is rated 3.17/5 from 24 votes. Choose Pon Farr for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shadow Noir for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pon Farr or Shadow Noir?

Shadow Noir lasts longest (Shadow Noir 87/100, Pon Farr 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pon Farr or Shadow Noir?

Shadow Noir projects furthest (Shadow Noir 77/100, Pon Farr 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pon Farr and Shadow Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Orchid, Nectarine, Musk and Patchouli.

Is Pon Farr or Shadow Noir better for summer or winter?

Pon Farr suits daytime wear; Shadow Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pon Farr and Shadow Noir?

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 Noir has top notes of Cocobolo, Nectarine and Lavender, heart notes of Patchouli and Orchid, a base of Amber and Musk.