Fragrance comparison

Shadow vs Hasu

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 395 ratings analysed

Shadow

Angeline

4.17309 votes

Rank #26,111 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Hasu

Boadicea the Victorious

4.1786 votes

Rank #10,199 Fresh SpicyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Shadow
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Hasu
Choose it for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Shadow3/7

Hasu3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShadowAngeline

HasuBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 309 votes

Have 60%Had 24%Want 16%

4.17/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 56%

Category winnerShadowRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

15%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

309 votes

55%Love

24%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

86 votes

Category winnerHasuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageShadow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value22

Category winnerShadowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

citrus58%

powdery44%

amber30%

fresh spicy100%

green92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

herbal61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressMandarin

Heart

PepperIris

Base

CedarAmber

Top

SaffronMandarin OrangeCypressViolet LeafSageLavender

Heart

HayIrisDamask RoseOsmanthusNutmeg

Base

Balsam FirPepperMuskPatchouliAmberMoss

InformationalShared notesCypress, 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 season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter82

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHasuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex53

Women32

Men23

Unisex62

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,111

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,199

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerHasuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Angeline 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.

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Hasu opens with a sharp burst of cypress, violet leaf, and spicy saffron that feels crisp and green on cold skin. As the initial flash clears, a herbal heart of dry hay, powdery iris, and damask rose emerges, softening the herbal edge without losing its crisp structure. The dry-down settles into a resinous base of bal…

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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, Shadow or Hasu?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Shadow is rated 4.17/5 from 309 votes; Hasu is rated 4.17/5 from 86 votes. Choose Shadow for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Hasu for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Shadow or Hasu?

They last about the same: Shadow 75/100, Hasu 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Shadow or Hasu?

Shadow projects furthest (Shadow 75/100, Hasu 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shadow and Hasu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Pepper, Iris and Amber.

Is Shadow or Hasu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hasu is the stronger pick. For winter, Shadow is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shadow and Hasu?

Shadow has top notes of Cypress and Mandarin, heart notes of Pepper and Iris, a base of Cedar and Amber. Hasu has top notes of Saffron, Mandarin Orange, Cypress and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Hay, Iris, Damask Rose and Osmanthus, a base of Balsam Fir, Pepper, Musk and Patchouli.