Fragrance comparison

Shadow Ice vs MCM Twenty Four Morning

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 43 ratings analysed

Shadow Ice

Ajmal

3.7427 votes

Rank #19,735 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

MCM Twenty Four Morning

MCM - Mode Creation Munich

4.1216 votes

Rank #23,076 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MCM Twenty Four Morning takes 3 of 5 categories.

Shadow Ice
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MCM Twenty Four Morning
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Shadow Ice2/5

MCM Twenty Four Morning3/5

Ratings & consensus: MCM Twenty Four Morning
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MCM Twenty Four Morning
Sillage & projection: MCM Twenty Four Morning
Value for money: Shadow Ice
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shadow Ice

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shadow IceAjmal

MCM Twenty Four MorningMCM - Mode Creation Munich

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

4.12/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 47%Had 19%Want 35%

Category winnerMCM Twenty Four MorningRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

31%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMCM Twenty Four Morning

SillageMCM Twenty Four Morning

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value50

Category winnerShadow IceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

herbal77%

white floral69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

citrus72%

woody58%

earthy44%

green30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin

Heart

LavenderGeraniumJasmineNeroliRose

Base

Pink PepperSandalwoodMuskNutmeg

Top

RosemaryMandarin OrangeNeroliBergamotBasilGreen NotesLemonLavender

Heart

FernNutmegFirJasmineCorianderGeranium

Base

MossMuskCedarTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Geranium and Jasmine. 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

Summer75

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night78

Spring88

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex15

Women10

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,735

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#23,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerShadow IceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Shadow Ice is a fresh spicy aromatic that starts with bright bergamot and mandarin, then moves into a lavender and geranium heart softened by jasmine, neroli and rose. The dry down turns musky and woody with sandalwood, plus a gentle kick of pink pepper and nutmeg. It reads clean and modern, with a slightly more…

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MCM Twenty Four Morning is a fresh 1990s aromatic fougere with citrus, lavender, herbs, spice, musk, moss and cedar. Wearers describe it as accessible, outdoorsy and clearly of its era, with several comparisons to the original Cool Water style. It suits warm daytime wear best, especially if you like clean masculine sc…

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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 Ice or MCM Twenty Four Morning?

MCM Twenty Four Morning takes 3 of 5 categories. Shadow Ice is rated 3.74/5 from 27 votes; MCM Twenty Four Morning is rated 4.12/5 from 16 votes. Choose Shadow Ice for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MCM Twenty Four Morning for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shadow Ice or MCM Twenty Four Morning?

MCM Twenty Four Morning lasts longest (MCM Twenty Four Morning 78/100, Shadow Ice 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shadow Ice or MCM Twenty Four Morning?

Projection is very close: MCM Twenty Four Morning 63/100, Shadow Ice 61/100 for sillage.

Do Shadow Ice and MCM Twenty Four Morning smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Geranium and Jasmine.

Is Shadow Ice or MCM Twenty Four Morning better for summer or winter?

Shadow Ice suits daytime wear; MCM Twenty Four Morning suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shadow Ice and MCM Twenty Four Morning?

Shadow Ice has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Pink Pepper, Sandalwood, Musk and Nutmeg. MCM Twenty Four Morning has top notes of Rosemary, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Fern, Nutmeg, Fir and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Musk, Cedar and Tonka Bean.