Fragrance comparison

Shadow vs Loverdose For Men

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 0 ratings analysed

Shadow

Gulf Orchid

—0 votes

Rank #74,057 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Loverdose For Men

CFFC Fragrances

—0 votes

Rank #68,118 MuskyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Shadow
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration.
Loverdose For Men
Choose it for a musky and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Shadow1/2

Loverdose For Men1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShadowGulf Orchid

Loverdose For MenCFFC Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

animalic69%

fresh61%

musky100%

leather92%

cinnamon84%

lavender77%

green69%

animalic61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Tonka BeanAmbergrisLavenderCaloneSage

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherVetiverDry Wood

Top20-30 mins

LimeCarawaySageThymeOrangeGrapefruitPepper

Heart2-3 hrs

ArtemisiaNeroliCinnamonCardamomJuniper BerriesLavender

Base5-7 hrs

Tonka BeanMuskVetiverSandalwoodVanillaLeatherCedarBenzoin

Category winnerShadowLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night73

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 33%Casual 30%Date 21%Party 16%

Not enough votes yet

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 26%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,057

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLoverdose For MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shadow by Gulf Orchid hits the skin with an energetic blast of bright bergamot and cracked black pepper. That sharp citrus punch quickly reveals a clean heart of French lavender, aromatic clary sage, and a breezy touch of calone that feels like cool sea air. As the initial freshness settles over the first hour, rich a…

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Loverdose For Men by CFFC Fragrances is an oriental fougere that pairs a zesty citrus start with a warm, spicy leather drydown. The spray begins with a bright punch of lime, orange, and herbal sage. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles into a cozy heart of lavender, cardamom, and warm cinnamon. As the scent cures…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Shadow and Loverdose For Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share animalic accords. Common notes include Pepper, Tonka Bean, Lavender and Sage.

Is Shadow or Loverdose For Men better for summer or winter?

Shadow suits daytime wear; Loverdose For Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shadow and Loverdose For Men?

Shadow has top notes of Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Ambergris, Lavender and Calone, a base of Leather, Vetiver and Dry Wood. Loverdose For Men has top notes of Lime, Caraway, Sage and Thyme, heart notes of Artemisia, Neroli, Cinnamon and Cardamom, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood.