Fragrance comparison

Shadow Sense vs Maroussia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,129 ratings analysed

Shadow Sense

EVOY

4.254 votes

Rank #56,120 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Maroussia

Slava Zaitsev

3.703,125 votes

Rank #2,454 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maroussia takes 3 of 5 categories.

Shadow Sense
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Maroussia
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Shadow Sense2/5

Maroussia3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shadow SenseEVOY

MaroussiaSlava Zaitsev

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 62%

3.70/ 5 · 3,125 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

27%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

3,125 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityShadow Sense

SillageShadow Sense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMaroussiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

iris77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

powdery100%

amber92%

woody84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Somalian OpoponaxIrisFern

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseTuberoseThujaLilyYlang-Ylang

Base7-10 hrs

SandalwoodBenzoinLabdanumMusk

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesOrange BlossomPeachBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

CarnationYlang-YlangTuberoseHeliotropeIrisJasmineRoseOrchid

Base7-10+ hrs

CivetSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVanillaMuskTonka BeanCedar

Category winnerMaroussiaLongest dry-down: 7-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring27

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men3

Unisex21

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,120

PerfumerTatiana Naumova

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,454

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews203

Category winnerMaroussiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

EVOY Shadow Sense opens with an intriguing contrast between crisp green fern, velvety iris, and warm Somalian opoponax. Rather than hitting you with sweet fruit or bright citrus, it welcomes you with earthy forest foliage and soft cosmetic powder before settling into a deep floral bouquet of rose, lily, and creamy tub…

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Slava Zaitsev Maroussia hits the air with a brisk, soapy rush of aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and sweet orange blossom that immediately brings to mind frosty morning air. As the initial fizzy burst settles, a dense core of spicy carnation, creamy ylang-ylang, and buttery tuberose unfolds across the skin, giving the frag…

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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 Sense or Maroussia?

Maroussia takes 3 of 5 categories. Shadow Sense is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Maroussia is rated 3.70/5 from 3,125 votes. Choose Shadow Sense for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Maroussia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shadow Sense or Maroussia?

Shadow Sense lasts longest (Shadow Sense 87/100, Maroussia 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shadow Sense or Maroussia?

Shadow Sense projects furthest (Shadow Sense 79/100, Maroussia 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shadow Sense and Maroussia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Iris, Rose, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Shadow Sense or Maroussia better for summer or winter?

Shadow Sense suits day or night wear; Maroussia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shadow Sense and Maroussia?

Shadow Sense has top notes of Somalian Opoponax, Iris and Fern, heart notes of Rose, Tuberose, Thuja and Lily, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Labdanum and Musk. Maroussia has top notes of Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Heliotrope, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Amber and Benzoin.