Shadow vs Smoke Amber
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shadow takes 3 of 3 categories.
ShadowChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Smoke AmberChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character.
Shadow3/3
Smoke Amber0/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Shadow
- Sillage & projection
- Shadow
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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
ShadowBejarSmoke AmberAquarabiaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 42%Had 18%Want 40%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
55%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
14%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityShadow
SillageShadow
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
cinnamon77%
sweet69%
fresh spicy61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
tobacco77%
white floral69%
balsamic61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronCinnamonNutmeg
Heart
Cashmere WoodSandalwoodPatchouli
Base
Sweet NotesAmber
Top
White PearCinnamonSaffronIncenseNutmeg
Heart
PatchouliJasmine
Base
Guaiac WoodSandalwoodTobaccoAmber
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring38
Summer8
Fall100
Winter85
Day78
Night100
No season votes yet
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#41,771
PerfumerRamón Béjar
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#75,152
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerShadowHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotShadow by Bejar is a dry, woody scent that centers on sharp saffron and warm cinnamon. It wears best during crisp October afternoons when the cool air tempers its heat. Cashmere wood and patchouli ground the blend, creating a quiet, earthy hum that stays close to the skin without shouting.
Reviews →Aquarabia Smoke Amber pairs fiery cinnamon and saffron against a crisp hit of white pear in its initial spray. As it settles, smoky incense merges with heavy guaiac wood, dark tobacco, and dense amber. Wear this during chilly late autumn nights or freezing winter evenings. It projects strongly for three hours, making…
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 lasts longer, Shadow or Smoke Amber?
Shadow lasts longest (Shadow 71/100, Smoke Amber 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Shadow or Smoke Amber?
Shadow projects furthest (Shadow 57/100, Smoke Amber 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Shadow and Smoke Amber smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Sandalwood.
Is Shadow or Smoke Amber better for summer or winter?
Shadow suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Shadow and Smoke Amber?
Shadow has top notes of Saffron, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Sweet Notes and Amber. Smoke Amber has top notes of White Pear, Cinnamon, Saffron and Incense, heart notes of Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Tobacco and Amber.
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