Shadow Ice vs Taosi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shadow Ice takes 3 of 4 categories.
Shadow IceChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
TaosiChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shadow Ice3/4
Taosi1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Shadow Ice
- Sillage & projection
- Taosi
- 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 IceAjmalTaosiTherapeutate ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%
3.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
33%Like
6%Ok
17%Dislike
6%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityShadow Ice
SillageTaosi
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShadow IceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
lavender84%
herbal77%
white floral69%
musky61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic88%
citrus77%
woody65%
earthy53%
herbal42%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and herbal
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotMandarin
Heart
LavenderGeraniumJasmineNeroliRose
Base
Pink PepperSandalwoodMuskNutmeg
Top
LimeNeroliPepperBergamotOrange
Heart
LavenderRosemaryBasilGeraniumNutmegRoseHyssopLaurels
Base
VetiverVanillaYlang-YlangOakmossJasmineNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)
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 seasonSpring100
Summer75
Fall75
Winter75
Day100
Night78
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night50
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#19,605
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#63,701
PerfumerRodney Hughes
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerShadow IceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAjmal 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…
Reviews →Taosi by Therapeutate Parfums opens with a sharp burst of lime and bergamot before shifting into a dense herbal core of lavender, rosemary, and basil. Created by perfumer Rodney Hughes, this aromatic fougere pushes traditional herbal elements into darker, earthier territory. The citrus brightness burns off quickly on …
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 Ice or Taosi?
Shadow Ice takes 3 of 4 categories. Shadow Ice is rated 3.74/5 from 27 votes; Taosi is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Shadow Ice for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Taosi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Shadow Ice or Taosi?
Shadow Ice lasts longest (Shadow Ice 70/100, Taosi 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Shadow Ice or Taosi?
Taosi projects furthest (Taosi 75/100, Shadow Ice 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Shadow Ice and Taosi smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and herbal accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Geranium and Jasmine.
Is Shadow Ice or Taosi better for summer or winter?
Shadow Ice suits daytime wear; Taosi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Shadow Ice and Taosi?
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. Taosi has top notes of Lime, Neroli, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Basil and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Vanilla, Ylang-Ylang and Oakmoss.
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