Senza Tempo vs Standing Somewhere In The Shadow
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Standing Somewhere In The Shadow takes 4 of 5 categories.
Senza TempoChoose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Standing Somewhere In The ShadowChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Senza Tempo1/5
Standing Somewhere In The Shadow4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Senza Tempo
- Sillage & projection
- Standing Somewhere In The Shadow
- Value for money
- Standing Somewhere In The Shadow
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Standing Somewhere In The Shadow
- Fragranxe ranking
- Standing Somewhere In The Shadow
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Senza TempoProfumi Di PolignanoStanding Somewhere In The ShadowProadWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.59/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%
4.22/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 14%Had 1%Want 85%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate11%Love
56%Like
15%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
56%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
11%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySenza Tempo
SillageStanding Somewhere In The Shadow
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerStanding Somewhere In The ShadowBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
lavender92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
amber69%
vanilla61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
tobacco77%
sweet69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
LavenderAbsintheCumin
Heart2 to 4 hours
Black PepperLeatherTobacco
Base3 to 5 hours
Woodsy NotesTonka BeanMuskBenzoin
Top30 to 45 minutes
Black PepperCardamomPink Pepper
Heart2 to 3 hours
LeatherCinnamonBlack TeaDark Chocolate
Base5 to 8 hours
TobaccoVanillaPatchouliBenzoinAgarwood (Oud)CedarSandalwoodTonka Bean
Category winnerStanding Somewhere In The ShadowLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring82
Summer82
Fall100
Winter82
Day100
Night75
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter75
Day33
Night100
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#49,949
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#39,829
PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerStanding Somewhere In The ShadowHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSenza Tempo by Profumi Di Polignano is a dry, aromatic fragrance that combines herbal freshness with dark, earthy undertones. The opening introduces cooling absinthe alongside clean lavender and sharp cumin seeds. As the initial herbal blast settles, the scent pivots into a rugged core of cracked black pepper, worn le…
Reviews →Standing Somewhere In The Shadow by Proad is a dark, atmospheric fragrance built around warm spices, bitter woods, and resinous sweetness. It opens with an assertive burst of black pepper, pink pepper, and cardamom that delivers an immediate medicinal, aromatic prickle. As the sharp spices settle, a rich heart of blac…
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, Senza Tempo or Standing Somewhere In The Shadow?
Standing Somewhere In The Shadow takes 4 of 5 categories. Senza Tempo is rated 3.59/5 from 27 votes; Standing Somewhere In The Shadow is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose Senza Tempo for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Standing Somewhere In The Shadow for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Senza Tempo or Standing Somewhere In The Shadow?
They last about the same: Senza Tempo 67/100, Standing Somewhere In The Shadow 66/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Senza Tempo or Standing Somewhere In The Shadow?
Standing Somewhere In The Shadow projects furthest (Standing Somewhere In The Shadow 59/100, Senza Tempo 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Senza Tempo and Standing Somewhere In The Shadow smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Leather, Tobacco and Tonka Bean.
Is Senza Tempo or Standing Somewhere In The Shadow better for summer or winter?
Senza Tempo suits daytime wear; Standing Somewhere In The Shadow suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Senza Tempo and Standing Somewhere In The Shadow?
Senza Tempo has top notes of Lavender, Absinthe and Cumin, heart notes of Black Pepper, Leather and Tobacco, a base of Woodsy Notes, Tonka Bean, Musk and Benzoin. Standing Somewhere In The Shadow has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Leather, Cinnamon, Black Tea and Dark Chocolate, a base of Tobacco, Vanilla, Patchouli and Benzoin.
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