Shadow 黑暗森林 vs Version Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Version Black takes 1 of 1 categories.
Shadow 黑暗森林Choose it for a woody and aromatic character.
Version BlackChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shadow 黑暗森林0/1
Version Black1/1
- 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
- Version Black
Head-to-head breakdown
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Fragrance
Shadow 黑暗森林Risocial 在野南杂Version BlackUlric de VarensWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
3.95/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 59%Had 15%Want 26%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hateNot enough votes yet
19%Love
65%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
37 votes
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 bothwoody100%
aromatic88%
powdery77%
warm spicy65%
citrus53%
leather42%
citrus100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
lavender69%
floral61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomCitrusesCypress
Heart
LeatherVioletGinkgo
Base
Woody NotesSandalwoodCedar
Top15-30 mins
CitrusesCardamomMandarin OrangePineappleNutmeg
Heart2-3 hrs
LavenderFreesiaViolet
Base4-6 hrs
MuskWoody NotesTonka BeanPalisander Rosewood
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Citruses, Violet and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Version Black, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer100
Fall42
Winter17
Day100
Night43
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#79,231
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#18,607
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerVersion BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotShadow 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…
Reviews →Do not let the dark name fool you. Version Black by Ulric de Varens is not a heavy, brooding night scent. Instead, it bursts open with a bright blast of mandarin orange, tart pineapple, and fresh cardamom. The initial alcohol lift settles quickly on skin, revealing a clean heart of French lavender, delicate violet, an…
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 黑暗森林 and Version Black smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Citruses, Violet and Woody Notes.
Is Shadow 黑暗森林 or Version Black better for summer or winter?
Version Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Shadow 黑暗森林 and Version Black?
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. Version Black has top notes of Citruses, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Pineapple, heart notes of Lavender, Freesia and Violet, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Tonka Bean and Palisander Rosewood.
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