Fragrance comparison

Shadi vs Overture Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,340 ratings analysed

Shadi

Akbari

3.502 votes

Rank #69,514 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Overture Man

Amouage

4.252,338 votes

Rank #26,308 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Overture Man takes 4 of 4 categories.

Shadi
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Overture Man
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Shadi0/4

Overture Man4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShadiAkbari

Overture ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

4.25/ 5 · 2,338 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityOverture Man

SillageOverture Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value41

Category winnerOverture ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

leather84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

patchouli61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

smoky77%

fresh spicy69%

animalic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperCardamomNutmeg

Heart

Orange BlossomCranberrySaffronMyrrh

Base

PatchouliLeatherCedar

Top

CognacCuminCardamomSaffronNutmegGingerGrapefruit

Heart

MyrrhBenzoinCinnamonLabdanumMastic or LentisquePatchouliGeranium

Base

Animal notesSmokeIncenseLeatherSandalwoodClary Sage

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, Saffron and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,514

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,308

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOverture ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shadi by Akbari opens bright and spicy, with pink pepper and cardamom over a warm nutmeg hum. It moves into a floral resin core where orange blossom meets saffron, myrrh, and a tart cranberry twist. The dry-down leans woody and leathered, with patchouli and cedar adding a darker, more evening-leaning finish. It reads …

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Overture Man opens with a sharp grapefruit citrus note mixed with heavy cognac booze and warm cumin. The scent settles into dark, resinous myrrh and dry wood, wrapping the wearer in a smoky, leather shield. It is a bold, challenging fragrance made for formal winter nights.

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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, Shadi or Overture Man?

Overture Man takes 4 of 4 categories. Shadi is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Overture Man is rated 4.25/5 from 2,338 votes. Choose Shadi for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Overture Man for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Shadi or Overture Man?

Overture Man lasts longest (Overture Man 86/100, Shadi 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shadi or Overture Man?

Overture Man projects furthest (Overture Man 78/100, Shadi 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shadi and Overture Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Saffron and Myrrh.

Is Shadi or Overture Man better for summer or winter?

Shadi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shadi and Overture Man?

Shadi has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cranberry, Saffron and Myrrh, a base of Patchouli, Leather and Cedar. Overture Man has top notes of Cognac, Cumin, Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Myrrh, Benzoin, Cinnamon and Labdanum, a base of Animal notes, Smoke, Incense and Leather.