Fragrance comparison

Shadow 黑暗森林 vs Stunning

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

Shadow 黑暗森林

Risocial 在野南杂

—0 votes

Rank #79,231 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Stunning

Soul Of Mine

4.0017 votes

Rank #42,038 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Stunning takes 1 of 1 categories.

Shadow 黑暗森林
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character.
Stunning
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Shadow 黑暗森林0/1

Stunning1/1

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: Stunning

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shadow 黑暗森林Risocial 在野南杂

StunningSoul Of Mine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.00/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

35%Love

41%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

17 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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value42

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

powdery77%

warm spicy65%

citrus53%

leather42%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomCitrusesCypress

Heart

LeatherVioletGinkgo

Base

Woody NotesSandalwoodCedar

Top20-30 mins

CardamomPlumCitrusesBergamotGreen NotesLavender

Heart3-4 hrs

NutmegCinnamonCuminRoseJasmineViolet

Base7-10 hrs

LeatherCedarAgarwood (Oud)IncensePatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Citruses, Leather and Violet. Durations are only published for Stunning, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring38

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#79,231

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,038

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerStunningHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shadow by Risocial is a distinct unisex scent that highlights woody and aromatic elements. It opens with sharp cardamom and cypress, moving quickly into a heart of leather and violet. The dry-down relies on sandalwood and cedar, making it suitable for cooler autumn days or professional settings where a grounded, non-s…

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Stunning by Soul Of Mine opens with a bold burst of crushed cardamom, dark ripe plum, and bright bergamot that immediately grabs your attention. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a rich blanket of warm cinnamon and ground nutmeg unfolds across the skin, giving the scent a cozy, spicy warmth reminiscent of freshly…

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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.

Do Shadow 黑暗森林 and Stunning smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Citruses, Leather and Violet.

Is Shadow 黑暗森林 or Stunning better for summer or winter?

Stunning suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shadow 黑暗森林 and Stunning?

Shadow 黑暗森林 has top notes of Cardamom, Citruses and Cypress, heart notes of Leather, Violet and Ginkgo, a base of Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Cedar. Stunning has top notes of Cardamom, Plum, Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cumin and Rose, a base of Leather, Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense.