Fragrance comparison

Shadow vs Voyager Black

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 27 ratings analysed

Shadow

Bejar

3.9122 votes

Rank #41,771 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Voyager Black

Aurora Scents

4.005 votes

Rank #61,649 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Shadow
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Voyager Black
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Shadow2/4

Voyager Black2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Voyager Black
Sillage & projection: Shadow
Value for money: Voyager Black
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

ShadowBejar

Voyager BlackAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 40%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVoyager Black

SillageShadow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value100

Category winnerVoyager BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

cinnamon77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

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 = shared

Top

SaffronCinnamonNutmeg

Heart

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodPatchouli

Base

Sweet NotesAmber

Top

Green AppleWhite PearCinnamonAgarwoodSaffronIncenseNutmeg

Heart

PatchouliJasmine

Base

Madagascar VanillaHaitian VetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodWhite MuskTobaccoAmber

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 season

Spring38

Summer8

Fall100

Winter85

Day78

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,771

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,649

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShadowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shadow 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.

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Voyager Black is a warm woody spicy fragrance with a bright fruit opening and a darker tobacco, sandalwood and amber base. Green apple and pear give the first spray some lift before cinnamon, saffron, incense and nutmeg pull it into a richer direction. It should suit shoppers who want a masculine-leaning scent that fe…

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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 Voyager Black?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Shadow is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes; Voyager Black is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Shadow for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Voyager Black for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shadow or Voyager Black?

Voyager Black lasts longest (Voyager Black 80/100, Shadow 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shadow or Voyager Black?

Shadow projects furthest (Shadow 57/100, Voyager Black 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shadow and Voyager Black 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 Voyager Black better for summer or winter?

Shadow suits evening wear; Voyager Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shadow and Voyager Black?

Shadow has top notes of Saffron, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Sweet Notes and Amber. Voyager Black has top notes of Green Apple, White Pear, Cinnamon and Agarwood, heart notes of Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Haitian Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood.