Shadow for Woman vs The Lys
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
Shadow for WomanChoose it for a patchouli and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
The LysChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Shadow for Woman1/2
The Lys1/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Shadow for Woman
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Lys
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Shadow for WomanMirraThe LysLe Jardin RetrouveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 26%Had 35%Want 40%
4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 9%Had 6%Want 84%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
44%Like
0%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
50%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageShadow for Woman
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpatchouli100%
citrus92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
citrus100%
white floral92%
yellow floral84%
fresh spicy77%
vanilla69%
aromatic61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotGalbanumMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseJasmineNarcissusLilyHayCloves
Base
PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVanillaMusk
Top15 to 30 minutes
Bergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
LilySt John's Wort
Base3 to 4 hours
VanilleOakmoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lily and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for The Lys, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Spring100
Summer67
Fall33
Winter33
Day50
Night100
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#57,635
PerfumerAlla Belfer
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#46,818
PerfumerYuri Gutsatz
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerThe LysHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotShadow for Woman opens green, citrusy, and slightly sharp, then settles into a floral heart touched by hay, clove, and earthy patchouli. It feels more mossy and textured than soft or sugary. This suits someone who enjoys classic-leaning floral greens with a woody, spiced base. If you want a clean fruity floral, sample…
Reviews →The Lys by Le Jardin Retrouve is a traditional botanical fragrance built around a fresh, natural lily accord. It opens with an uplifting burst of zesty bergamot that quickly introduces the floral core, where clean white lily joins the herbal, slightly dry nuance of St John's wort. As the initial brightness settles, th…
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 Woman or The Lys?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Shadow for Woman is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes; The Lys is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Shadow for Woman for a patchouli and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose The Lys for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which projects more, Shadow for Woman or The Lys?
Shadow for Woman projects furthest (Shadow for Woman 56/100, The Lys 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Shadow for Woman and The Lys smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily and Oakmoss.
Is Shadow for Woman or The Lys better for summer or winter?
Shadow for Woman suits evening wear; The Lys suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Shadow for Woman and The Lys?
Shadow for Woman has top notes of Bergamot, Galbanum and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus and Lily, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Vanilla. The Lys has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Lily and St John's Wort, a base of Vanille and Oakmoss.
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