Fragrance comparison

Ramsés II vs Shadow

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

1 wins

Ramsés II

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.3113 votes

Rank #41,982 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Shadow

Gulf Orchid

—0 votes

Rank #74,217 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ramsés II takes 1 of 1 categories.

Ramsés II
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Shadow
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character.

Ramsés II1/1

Shadow0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ramsés IIAtelier Segall & Barutti

ShadowGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 60%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

23%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy88%

amber77%

whiskey65%

cinnamon53%

powdery42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

animalic69%

fresh61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WhiskeyBergamotTarragonRosemaryCypressTangerineCorianderSage

Heart

CinnamonSpicesWoodsy NotesSaffronLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegVioletBlue Lotus

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliTobaccoCambodian OudVetiverCedarMusk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Tonka BeanAmbergrisLavenderCaloneSage

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherVetiverDry Wood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sage and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Shadow, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter90

Day27

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex15

Women8

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 33%Casual 30%Date 21%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,982

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,217

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRamsés IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ramsés II by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of boozy whiskey, crisp cypress, and bitter bergamot. As the initial freshness recedes, a dense heart of dry cinnamon, saffron, and nutmeg takes over, anchored by earthy patchouli and rich woodsy notes. The base settles into dark Cambodian oud, smoky tobac…

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Shadow by Gulf Orchid hits the skin with an energetic blast of bright bergamot and cracked black pepper. That sharp citrus punch quickly reveals a clean heart of French lavender, aromatic clary sage, and a breezy touch of calone that feels like cool sea air. As the initial freshness settles over the first hour, rich a…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Ramsés II and Shadow smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sage and Vetiver.

Is Ramsés II or Shadow better for summer or winter?

Ramsés II suits evening wear; Shadow suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ramsés II and Shadow?

Ramsés II has top notes of Whiskey, Bergamot, Tarragon and Rosemary, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tobacco. Shadow has top notes of Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Ambergris, Lavender and Calone, a base of Leather, Vetiver and Dry Wood.