Fragrance comparison

Shadow Noir vs CEO Man Intense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 39 ratings analysed

Shadow Noir

Ajmal

3.1724 votes

Rank #55,762 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

CEO Man Intense

BellaVita

4.4015 votes

Rank #42,965 LavenderFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CEO Man Intense takes 3 of 5 categories.

Shadow Noir
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
CEO Man Intense
Choose it for a lavender and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Shadow Noir2/5

CEO Man Intense3/5

Ratings & consensus: CEO Man Intense
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shadow Noir
Sillage & projection: Shadow Noir
Value for money: CEO Man Intense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CEO Man Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shadow NoirAjmal

CEO Man IntenseBellaVita

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 56%

4.40/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 77%Had 2%Want 20%

Category winnerCEO Man IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

29%Dislike

8%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

67%Love

20%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityShadow Noir

SillageShadow Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value92

Category winnerCEO Man IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli83%

amber65%

musky48%

warm spicy30%

lavender100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CocoboloNectarineLavender

Heart

PatchouliOrchid

Base

AmberMusk

Top

LavenderBergamot

Heart

CarnationOrchid

Base

PatchouliAmbergrisMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Patchouli, Orchid and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer42

Fall100

Winter92

Day60

Night100

Spring45

Summer36

Fall82

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex8

Women23

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#42,965

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCEO Man IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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CEO Man Intense by BellaVita offers a sharp office scent with clean lavender and bright bergamot. It suits professionals needing an affordable daily spray that smells crisp and reliable. A warm, musky base keeps the scent grounded during long workdays, while sweet orchid adds a modern twist to the traditional aromatic…

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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 Noir or CEO Man Intense?

CEO Man Intense takes 3 of 5 categories. Shadow Noir is rated 3.17/5 from 24 votes; CEO Man Intense is rated 4.40/5 from 15 votes. Choose Shadow Noir for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose CEO Man Intense for a lavender and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shadow Noir or CEO Man Intense?

Shadow Noir lasts longest (Shadow Noir 87/100, CEO Man Intense 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shadow Noir or CEO Man Intense?

Shadow Noir projects furthest (Shadow Noir 77/100, CEO Man Intense 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shadow Noir and CEO Man Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Patchouli, Orchid and Musk.

Is Shadow Noir or CEO Man Intense better for summer or winter?

Shadow Noir suits evening wear; CEO Man Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shadow Noir and CEO Man Intense?

Shadow Noir has top notes of Cocobolo, Nectarine and Lavender, heart notes of Patchouli and Orchid, a base of Amber and Musk. CEO Man Intense has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation and Orchid, a base of Patchouli, Ambergris and Musk.