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Shadow vs Ramsés II

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

Updated 31 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ramsés II takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Shadow

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Ramsés II

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Shadow2/5
Ramsés II3/5
Ratings & consensus
Ramsés II
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Shadow
Sillage & projection
Shadow
Value for money
Ramsés II
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ramsés II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ShadowJar Parfums
Ramsés IIAtelier Segall & Barutti
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.11/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%
4.31/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 29%Had 10%Want 60%
Category winnerRamsés IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
56%Love
17%Like
11%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

54%Love
23%Like
23%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityShadow

SillageShadow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value25
¤ Price value52
Category winnerRamsés IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
warm spicy83%
aromatic65%
earthy48%
green30%
woody100%
warm spicy88%
amber77%
whiskey65%
cinnamon53%
powdery42%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
WhiskeyBergamotTarragonRosemaryCypressTangerineCorianderSage
Heart
CinnamonSpicesWoodsy NotesSaffronLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegVioletBlue Lotus
Base
AmberSandalwoodPatchouliTobaccoCambodian OudVetiverCedarMusk
InformationalShared notesWoodsy Notes, Spices and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring38
Summer13
Fall100
Winter63
Day83
Night100
Spring60
Summer40
Fall100
Winter90
Day27
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men25
Unisex75
Women0
Men77
Unisex15
Women8
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,275

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,233

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRamsés IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shadow by Jar Parfums opens with a dark wave of woodsy notes cut through by an intense cluster of dry spices. As it settles onto skin, vetiver emerges with a cool, damp earthiness that tempers the initial heat of the spicy opening. The fragrance feels shadowed and atmospheric, leaning away from bright florals or sweet…

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Ramsés II by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of boozy whiskey, crisp cypress, and bitter bergamot. As the initial freshness recedes, a dense heart of dry cinnamon, saffron, and nutmeg takes over, anchored by earthy patchouli and rich woodsy notes. The base settles into dark Cambodian oud, smoky tobac…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Shadow or Ramsés II?

Ramsés II takes 3 of 5 categories. Shadow is rated 4.11/5 from 18 votes; Ramsés II is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Shadow for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ramsés II for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shadow or Ramsés II?

Shadow lasts longest (Shadow 68/100, Ramsés II 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shadow or Ramsés II?

Shadow projects furthest (Shadow 71/100, Ramsés II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shadow and Ramsés II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Woodsy Notes, Spices and Vetiver.

Is Shadow or Ramsés II better for summer or winter?

Shadow suits evening wear; Ramsés II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shadow and Ramsés II?

Shadow features Woodsy Notes, Spices and Vetiver. Ramsés II has top notes of Whiskey, Bergamot, Tarragon and Rosemary, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tobacco.

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