Fragrance comparison

Shadow for Woman vs Vison Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 124 ratings analysed

Shadow for Woman

Mirra

3.899 votes

Rank #60,815 PatchouliCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Vison Noir

Robert Beaulieu

4.13115 votes

Rank #12,177 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vison Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Shadow for Woman
Choose it for a patchouli and citrus character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Vison Noir
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Shadow for Woman0/4

Vison Noir3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vison Noir
Sillage & projection: Vison Noir
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vison Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shadow for WomanMirra

Vison NoirRobert Beaulieu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 26%Had 35%Want 40%

4.13/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

42%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityVison Noir

SillageVison Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

patchouli100%

citrus92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

musky100%

powdery83%

floral65%

sweet48%

lactonic30%

Scent match16%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGalbanumMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseJasmineNarcissusLilyHayCloves

Base

PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVanillaMusk

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack CurrantGalbanumCoriander

Heart

OrchidOrange BlossomPatchouliPlumMarigoldRoseJasmineLavender

Base

MuskBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaOakmossSandalwoodVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Galbanum, Mandarin Orange and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring15

Summer15

Fall91

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,815

PerfumerAlla Belfer

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,177

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVison NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shadow 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…

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Vison Noir is a vintage-style Floral Woody Musk that thrives on a heavy, dusty musk base accented by orchid and dark plum. It carries the weight and glamour of 1990s perfumery, making it a compelling choice for evening wear or cold weather. The composition feels grounded and tactile, favoring those who appreciate trad…

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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.

Which is better, Shadow for Woman or Vison Noir?

Vison Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Shadow for Woman is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes; Vison Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 115 votes. Choose Shadow for Woman for a patchouli and citrus character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Vison Noir for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shadow for Woman or Vison Noir?

Vison Noir lasts longest (Vison Noir 64/100, Shadow for Woman 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shadow for Woman or Vison Noir?

Vison Noir projects furthest (Vison Noir 69/100, Shadow for Woman 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shadow for Woman and Vison Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Galbanum, Mandarin Orange and Rose.

Is Shadow for Woman or Vison Noir better for summer or winter?

Shadow for Woman suits evening wear; Vison Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shadow for Woman and Vison Noir?

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. Vison Noir has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Galbanum, heart notes of Orchid, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Plum, a base of Musk, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.