Shadow vs Avtar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
14%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
ShadowChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
AvtarChoose it for a leather and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Shadow2/4
Avtar2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Avtar
- Sillage & projection
- Avtar
- Value for money
- Shadow
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Shadow
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ShadowAngelineAvtarAsghar Adam AliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 309 votes
Have 60%Had 24%Want 16%
4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
15%Like
9%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
309 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAvtar
SillageAvtar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShadowBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fresh spicy86%
aromatic72%
citrus58%
powdery44%
amber30%
leather100%
iris92%
lavender84%
sweet77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match14%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CypressMandarin
Heart
PepperIris
Base
CedarAmber
Top
LavenderPink PepperCardamomCloveCedarwoodBergamotMandarinPepper
Heart
IrisFigGeraniumAmbretteOrrisRoseWhite Blossom
Base
LeatherTonkaAmberPatchouliLabdanumAmbroxanVanillaBenzoin
InformationalShared notesMandarin, Pepper, Iris and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter82
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
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#26,111
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#57,282
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerShadowHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAngeline Shadow brings together bright mandarin zest and sharp green cypress upfront before shifting into a dry woody profile. Powdery iris and black pepper quiet the citrus, creating a calm skin scent anchored by cedarwood and amber. It feels subtle and clean, ideal for quiet mornings and casual office wear.
Reviews →Avtar opens with bright bergamot, mandarin, lavender and spices, then settles into a smoother iris, rose and fig heart over a sweet leather-amber base. It reads rich, textured and slightly powdery. This looks best suited to someone who enjoys bold, modern orientals with a soft floral core. Sample first if you are sen…
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, Shadow or Avtar?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Shadow is rated 4.17/5 from 309 votes; Avtar is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Shadow for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Avtar for a leather and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Shadow or Avtar?
Avtar lasts longest (Avtar 100/100, Shadow 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Shadow or Avtar?
Avtar projects furthest (Avtar 100/100, Shadow 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Shadow and Avtar smell similar?
Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin, Pepper, Iris and Amber.
Is Shadow or Avtar better for summer or winter?
Avtar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Shadow and Avtar?
Shadow has top notes of Cypress and Mandarin, heart notes of Pepper and Iris, a base of Cedar and Amber. Avtar has top notes of Lavender, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Clove, heart notes of Iris, Fig, Geranium and Ambrette, a base of Leather, Tonka, Amber and Patchouli.
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