Shadow for Her vs F7
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
F7 takes 5 of 7 categories.
Shadow for HerChoose it for a musky and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.
F7Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shadow for Her2/7
F75/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Shadow for Her
- Community sentiment
- F7
- Longevity
- F7
- Sillage & projection
- F7
- Value for money
- Shadow for Her
- Versatility
- F7
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- F7
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Shadow for HerAjmalF7Toskovat'Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.70/ 5 · 731 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
3.78/ 5 · 85 votes
Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%
Category winnerShadow for HerRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
52%Like
8%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate
731 votes
55%Love
21%Like
18%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate
62 votes
Category winnerF7Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityF7
SillageF7
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShadow for HerBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
lavender77%
woody69%
balsamic61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
fruity77%
warm spicy69%
fresh61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderNectarineBrazilian Rosewood
Heart
PatchouliOrchid
Base
MuskAmbergris
Top
PassionfruitAppleBergamotLimeGuavaSichuan PepperCloveQuince
Heart
LavenderGeraniumCarnationHinoki WoodNectarineCedarTonka BeanBrazilian Rosewood
Base
OakmossDriftwoodBalsam FirAmbergrisSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesLavender, Nectarine, Brazilian Rosewood and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter70
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer80
Fall92
Winter40
Day100
Night91
Category winnerF7Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,021
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#9,963
PerfumerDavid-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerF7Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotShadow for Her by Ajmal is a musky, sweet, powdery floral with a distinctive lavender and ripe nectarine opening. As it settles, orchid and patchouli add a softer, slightly earthy floral tone, then the dry down turns warm and smooth with musk, ambergris and a gentle woody feel. It can read elegant and very feminine, b…
Reviews →F7 by Toskovat' is an aromatic fougere that blends bright passionfruit and apple with a grounding base of oakmoss and balsam fir. Launched in 2023, this unisex scent provides a versatile experience that transitions well from daytime office wear to relaxed evening settings in temperate weather. It balances modern fruit…
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 for Her or F7?
F7 takes 5 of 7 categories. Shadow for Her is rated 3.70/5 from 731 votes; F7 is rated 3.78/5 from 85 votes. Choose Shadow for Her for a musky and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring. Choose F7 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Shadow for Her or F7?
F7 lasts longest (F7 83/100, Shadow for Her 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Shadow for Her or F7?
F7 projects furthest (F7 72/100, Shadow for Her 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Shadow for Her and F7 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Nectarine, Brazilian Rosewood and Patchouli.
Is Shadow for Her or F7 better for summer or winter?
For summer, F7 is the stronger pick. For winter, Shadow for Her is the stronger pick. F7 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Shadow for Her and F7?
Shadow for Her has top notes of Lavender, Nectarine and Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Patchouli and Orchid, a base of Musk and Ambergris. F7 has top notes of Passionfruit, Apple, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Carnation and Hinoki Wood, a base of Oakmoss, Driftwood, Balsam Fir and Ambergris.
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