Fragrance comparison

Salt On My Skin vs Shadow for Woman

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

Salt On My Skin

Boots

3.004 votes

Rank #62,983 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Shadow for Woman

Mirra

3.899 votes

Rank #53,544 PatchouliCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shadow for Woman takes 3 of 4 categories.

Salt On My Skin
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shadow for Woman
Choose it for a patchouli and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Salt On My Skin1/4

Shadow for Woman3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shadow for Woman
Sillage & projection: Shadow for Woman
Value for money: Salt On My Skin
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shadow for Woman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Salt On My SkinBoots

Shadow for WomanMirra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 26%Had 35%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

25%Like

50%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

33%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityShadow for Woman

SillageShadow for Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSalt On My SkinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla92%

white floral84%

woody77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

patchouli100%

citrus92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineSandalwood

Base

Vanilla

Top

BergamotGalbanumMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseJasmineNarcissusLilyHayCloves

Base

PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Vanilla. 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

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,983

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,544

PerfumerAlla Belfer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShadow for WomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Salt On My Skin reads as a soft citrus vanilla with a jasmine heart and a smooth sandalwood base. Despite the name, the note structure suggests more creamy floral warmth than a distinctly salty or marine profile. It may suit someone who wants an easy, intimate everyday scent that stays close to the skin. The overall s…

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Shadow for Woman opens green, citrusy, and slightly sharp, then settles into a floral heart touched by hay, clove, and earthy patchouli. It feels more mossy and textured than soft or sugary. This suits someone who enjoys classic-leaning floral greens with a woody, spiced base. If you want a clean fruity floral, sample…

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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.

Which is better, Salt On My Skin or Shadow for Woman?

Shadow for Woman takes 3 of 4 categories. Salt On My Skin is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Shadow for Woman is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Salt On My Skin for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shadow for Woman for a patchouli and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Salt On My Skin or Shadow for Woman?

Shadow for Woman lasts longest (Shadow for Woman 55/100, Salt On My Skin 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Salt On My Skin or Shadow for Woman?

Shadow for Woman projects furthest (Shadow for Woman 56/100, Salt On My Skin 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Salt On My Skin and Shadow for Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Is Salt On My Skin or Shadow for Woman better for summer or winter?

Salt On My Skin suits daytime wear; Shadow for Woman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Salt On My Skin and Shadow for Woman?

Salt On My Skin has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Sandalwood, a base of Vanilla. Shadow for Woman has top notes of Bergamot, Galbanum and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus and Lily, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Vanilla.