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The Shadow Eau de Parfum bottle The Shadow EDP
EDP Concentration Parfum
U Gender U
2024 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££££
Al Fareed Eau de Toilette bottle Al Fareed Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Shadow EDP
A potent, polarising love-it-or-hate-it Middle Eastern beast that's definitely not for the faint of heart. If you're after a loud, assertive oud without the hefty price tag, this is your scent. Expect compliments and strong opinions.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Al Fareed Parfum
Al Fareed is a decadent and opulent scent ideal for evening wear and grand occasions.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Shadow EDP
Al Fareed Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 36% vs 41%
Only in The Shadow
Birch 36% Amber 27%
Only in Al Fareed
Rose 35% Jasmine 24%
Shared Notes
Oud 57% vs 31%

Accords

The Shadow Al Fareed
100%
Amber
80%
Woody
90%
89%
Oud
87%
Rose
83%
Leather
60%
Smoky
Spicy
60%
57%
Fruity
52%
Aromatic
49%
Sweet
50%
Floral
50%
Amber shared
100%
80%
90%
Oud
89%
87%
83%
60%
60%
57%
52%
Sweet shared
49%
50%
50%

Performance

The Shadow Al Fareed
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

The Shadow

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This fragrance is an absolute powerhouse, making it unsuitable for an office setting where it could overpower others. Its bold, luxurious profile and strong projection make it perfect for formal events or impressive date nights. It demands attention rather than blending in, so casual wear depends entirely on how much you want to stand out.

Al Fareed

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

The rich and warm accords make it ideal for cooler weather, but its versatility allows it to be worn in transitional seasons like spring and fall as well.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

With strong projection and luxurious notes, it fits well for formal and romantic settings rather than casual or sporty environments.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Shadow EDP
Al Fareed Parfum
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