Shadow vs Stefano Ricci Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
ShadowChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Stefano Ricci Eau de ParfumChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Shadow2/4
Stefano Ricci Eau de Parfum2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Stefano Ricci Eau de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Shadow
- Value for money
- Stefano Ricci Eau de Parfum
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Shadow
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ShadowJar ParfumsStefano Ricci Eau de ParfumStefano RicciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
17%Like
11%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
50%Love
50%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
Category winners
LongevityStefano Ricci Eau de Parfum
SillageShadow
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerStefano Ricci Eau de ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy83%
aromatic65%
earthy48%
green30%
woody100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
warm spicy70%
leather60%
smoky50%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Woodsy NotesSpicesVetiver
No top / heart / base split published
Top
juniper berryNutmegelemiCuminAromatic Spices
Heart
SaffronVetiverIncenseCedarSpices
Base
MahoganyLeatherWoodsy NotesBalsamic Notes
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 seasonSpring38
Summer13
Fall100
Winter63
Day83
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day–
Night100
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#47,275
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#55,465
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerShadowHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotShadow 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…
Reviews →Stefano Ricci Eau de Parfum opens with a crisp, dry rush of juniper berry, warm nutmeg, and aromatic elemi resin, sharpened by a fleeting touch of savory cumin. As the opening settles, the scent reveals a sturdy heart of dry cedarwood, smoky incense, and earthy vetiver that feels grounded and distinguished. The dry-do…
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.
Which is better, Shadow or Stefano Ricci Eau de Parfum?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Shadow is rated 4.11/5 from 18 votes; Stefano Ricci Eau de Parfum is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Shadow for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Stefano Ricci Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Shadow or Stefano Ricci Eau de Parfum?
They last about the same: Stefano Ricci Eau de Parfum 70/100, Shadow 68/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Shadow or Stefano Ricci Eau de Parfum?
Shadow projects furthest (Shadow 71/100, Stefano Ricci Eau de Parfum 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Shadow and Stefano Ricci Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Woodsy Notes, Spices and Vetiver.
Is Shadow or Stefano Ricci Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
Shadow suits evening wear; Stefano Ricci Eau de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Shadow and Stefano Ricci Eau de Parfum?
Shadow features Woodsy Notes, Spices and Vetiver. Stefano Ricci Eau de Parfum has top notes of juniper berry, Nutmeg, elemi and Cumin, heart notes of Saffron, Vetiver, Incense and Cedar, a base of Mahogany, Leather, Woodsy Notes and Balsamic Notes.
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