Shadow for Her vs Shadow Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shadow Noir takes 3 of 5 categories.
Shadow for HerChoose it for a musky and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Shadow NoirChoose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Shadow for Her2/5
Shadow Noir3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Shadow for Her
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Shadow Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Shadow Noir
- Value for money
- Shadow Noir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Shadow for Her
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Shadow for HerAjmalShadow NoirAjmalWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.70/ 5 · 731 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
3.17/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 32%Had 11%Want 56%
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
25%Love
13%Like
25%Ok
29%Dislike
8%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityShadow Noir
SillageShadow Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShadow NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
lavender77%
woody69%
balsamic61%
woody100%
patchouli83%
amber65%
musky48%
warm spicy30%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderNectarineBrazilian Rosewood
Heart
PatchouliOrchid
Base
MuskAmbergris
Top
CocoboloNectarineLavender
Heart
PatchouliOrchid
Base
AmberMusk
InformationalShared notesLavender, Nectarine, Patchouli and Orchid. 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–
Spring67
Summer42
Fall100
Winter92
Day60
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#31,162
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#55,762
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerShadow for HerHigher 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 →Shadow Noir by Ajmal is a woody floral with a darker, patchouli-forward backbone. It opens with a smooth mix of cocobolo wood, a splash of nectarine-like fruitiness, and aromatic lavender, then turns more velvety and floral through orchid before settling into amber and musk. If you like warm, textured scents that read…
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 Shadow Noir?
Shadow Noir takes 3 of 5 categories. Shadow for Her is rated 3.70/5 from 731 votes; Shadow Noir is rated 3.17/5 from 24 votes. Choose Shadow for Her for a musky and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Shadow Noir for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Shadow for Her or Shadow Noir?
Shadow Noir lasts longest (Shadow Noir 87/100, Shadow for Her 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Shadow for Her or Shadow Noir?
Shadow Noir projects furthest (Shadow Noir 77/100, Shadow for Her 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Shadow for Her and Shadow Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and musky accords. Common notes include Lavender, Nectarine, Patchouli and Orchid.
Is Shadow for Her or Shadow Noir better for summer or winter?
Shadow Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Shadow for Her and Shadow Noir?
Shadow for Her has top notes of Lavender, Nectarine and Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Patchouli and Orchid, a base of Musk and Ambergris. Shadow Noir has top notes of Cocobolo, Nectarine and Lavender, heart notes of Patchouli and Orchid, a base of Amber and Musk.
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