Fragrance comparison

Shadow vs Vetiver Musc Gold

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

Shadow

Gulf Orchid

—0 votes

Rank #74,057 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Vetiver Musc Gold

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.449 votes

Rank #42,096 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver Musc Gold takes 1 of 1 categories.

Shadow
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character.
Vetiver Musc Gold
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Shadow0/1

Vetiver Musc Gold1/1

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: Vetiver Musc Gold

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShadowGulf Orchid

Vetiver Musc GoldAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

56%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

animalic69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody 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

VetiverMuskNutmegCorianderTangerineBergamotTobaccoSicilian Lemon

Heart

Egyptian MuskSandalwoodPepperCivetOrris RootSage

Base

AmberAgarwood (Oud)OakmossLeatherMyrrh

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Sage and Leather. 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

Summer50

Fall75

Winter50

Day83

Night100

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#42,096

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVetiver Musc GoldHigher 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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Vetiver Musc Gold opens with a bright burst of bergamot, tangerine, and dry coriander before settling into a dense woody heart. Vetiver remains the central anchor throughout the wear, supported by smoky tobacco, black pepper, and earthy oakmoss. As the initial citrus fades, animalic civet and Egyptian musk add a warm,…

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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 Vetiver Musc Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Sage and Leather.

Is Shadow or Vetiver Musc Gold better for summer or winter?

Shadow suits daytime wear; Vetiver Musc Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shadow and Vetiver Musc Gold?

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. Vetiver Musc Gold has top notes of Vetiver, Musk, Nutmeg and Coriander, heart notes of Egyptian Musk, Sandalwood, Pepper and Civet, a base of Amber, Agarwood (Oud), Oakmoss and Leather.