Fragrance comparison

Shadow Noir vs Tarsila

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 250 ratings analysed

3 wins

Shadow Noir

Ajmal

3.1724 votes

Rank #55,762 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Tarsila

O Boticário

4.42226 votes

Rank #26,991 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shadow Noir takes 3 of 5 categories.

Shadow Noir
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tarsila
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Shadow Noir3/5

Tarsila2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shadow NoirAjmal

TarsilaO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 56%

4.42/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 12%Had 88%Want 0%

Category winnerTarsilaRating 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

54%Love

40%Like

1%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

226 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityShadow Noir

SillageShadow Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value60

Category winnerShadow NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli83%

amber65%

musky48%

warm spicy30%

floral100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

amber61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CocoboloNectarineLavender

Heart

PatchouliOrchid

Base

AmberMusk

Top

PearMimosaPeonyOrchidCactus

Heart

NectarineDove treeHibiscusVanille

Base

AmberIncenseSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesNectarine, Orchid, Amber 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

Spring100

Summer48

Fall66

Winter52

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex8

Women23

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#26,991

PerfumerHarry Fremont, Jean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTarsilaHigher 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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Tarsila by O Boticário smells like crisp green pears, sweet mimosa blossoms, and velvety orchid petals resting on a warm base of amber and clean sandalwood. The fragrance opens with a refreshing splash of juicy fruit and watery cactus flower before softening into a lush floral bouquet of nectarine, peony, and creamy v…

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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 Tarsila?

Shadow Noir takes 3 of 5 categories. Shadow Noir is rated 3.17/5 from 24 votes; Tarsila is rated 4.42/5 from 226 votes. Choose Shadow Noir for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tarsila for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shadow Noir or Tarsila?

Shadow Noir lasts longest (Shadow Noir 87/100, Tarsila 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shadow Noir or Tarsila?

Shadow Noir projects furthest (Shadow Noir 77/100, Tarsila 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shadow Noir and Tarsila smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Nectarine, Orchid, Amber and Musk.

Is Shadow Noir or Tarsila better for summer or winter?

Shadow Noir suits evening wear; Tarsila suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shadow Noir and Tarsila?

Shadow Noir has top notes of Cocobolo, Nectarine and Lavender, heart notes of Patchouli and Orchid, a base of Amber and Musk. Tarsila has top notes of Pear, Mimosa, Peony and Orchid, heart notes of Nectarine, Dove tree, Hibiscus and Vanille, a base of Amber, Incense, Sandalwood and Musk.