Shadow vs Vetivert Herbè
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vetivert Herbè takes 1 of 1 categories.
ShadowChoose it for a aromatic and woody character.
Vetivert HerbèChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shadow0/1
Vetivert Herbè1/1
- 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
- Vetivert Herbè
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ShadowGulf OrchidVetivert HerbèAtelier Segall & BaruttiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%
4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hateNot enough votes yet
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
animalic69%
fresh61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
earthy69%
powdery61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotPepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Tonka BeanAmbergrisLavenderCaloneSage
Base6-8+ hrs
LeatherVetiverDry Wood
Top
VetiverTobaccoSicilian LemonNutmegTangerineBergamot
Heart
SageLavenderCarawayHo WoodPepperOrris Root
Base
OakmossTolu BalsamSandalwood
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 seasonSpring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day100
Night73
Spring100
Summer60
Fall100
Winter40
Day100
Night40
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#74,217
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#45,426
PerfumerTzivia Segall
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVetivert HerbèHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotShadow 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…
Reviews →Vetivert Herbè by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot, and raw green Vetiver, anchored by unsmoked Tobacco leaves. As the bright citrus mellows, aromatic Sage and Lavender take center stage alongside Caraway, Ho Wood, and Orris Root, introducing a cool herbal texture on skin. …
Reviews →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.
Do Shadow and Vetivert Herbè smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Lavender and Sage.
Is Shadow or Vetivert Herbè better for summer or winter?
Shadow suits daytime wear; Vetivert Herbè suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Shadow and Vetivert Herbè?
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. Vetivert Herbè has top notes of Vetiver, Tobacco, Sicilian Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Sage, Lavender, Caraway and Ho Wood, a base of Oakmoss, Tolu Balsam and Sandalwood.
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