Fragrance comparison

Shadow vs Netter Mann

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

Shadow

Gulf Orchid

—0 votes

Rank #74,057 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Netter Mann

Volga

5.002 votes

Rank #42,966 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Netter Mann takes 1 of 1 categories.

Shadow
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character.
Netter Mann
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Shadow0/1

Netter Mann1/1

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): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Netter Mann

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShadowGulf Orchid

Netter MannVolga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

animalic69%

fresh61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

citrus61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

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

Top

CardamomAppleNeroliBergamotGreen Notes

Heart

LavenderSageCoconut WaterGardeniaGingerPepper

Base

CoffeeTonkaAmberVetiverPatchouliMuskIncense

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Lavender and Sage. Durations are only published for Shadow, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night73

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,057

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,966

PerfumerPhilippine Courtière

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNetter MannHigher 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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Netter Mann opens crisp and spicy, with cardamom, bergamot and apple giving it a fresh green lift before lavender, sage and pepper take over. As it settles, coffee, tonka, amber and incense add warmth without stripping away the aromatic feel. It reads masculine, polished and slightly modern-classic. If you like spicy …

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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 Netter Mann smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Lavender and Sage.

Is Shadow or Netter Mann better for summer or winter?

Shadow suits daytime wear; Netter Mann suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shadow and Netter Mann?

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. Netter Mann has top notes of Cardamom, Apple, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Sage, Coconut Water and Gardenia, a base of Coffee, Tonka, Amber and Vetiver.