Fragrance comparison

Shadow vs Mousuf Black

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

28%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Mousuf Black

House of Perfumes

—0 votes

Rank #72,134 LavenderSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mousuf Black takes 1 of 2 categories.

Shadow
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character.
Mousuf Black
Choose it for a lavender and soft spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Shadow0/2

Mousuf Black1/2

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): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Mousuf Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShadowGulf Orchid

Mousuf BlackHouse of Perfumes

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

〰 SillageN/A

♥ 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%

lavender100%

soft spicy92%

sweet84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

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

LavenderPineappleGingerNutmegelemi

Heart2-4 hrs

LicoriceRoseCinnamonPepperDry Wood

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliVetiverMossAmbergris

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night73

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day53

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 33%Party 28%Casual 25%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,057

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,134

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMousuf BlackHigher 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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Mousuf Black by House of Perfumes opens with an energetic splash of sharp lavender, tart pineapple, and zesty ginger that immediately grabs attention. As the bright top settles down, the fragrance reveals a darker core driven by sweet black licorice, warm cinnamon, and cracked black pepper, giving it a cozy yet bold s…

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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 Mousuf Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Ambergris, Lavender and Vetiver.

Is Shadow or Mousuf Black better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Shadow and Mousuf Black?

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. Mousuf Black has top notes of Lavender, Pineapple, Ginger and Nutmeg, heart notes of Licorice, Rose, Cinnamon and Pepper, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Moss and Ambergris.