The Shadow Eau de Parfum bottle The Shadow
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Ombre Oud Intense Black Eau de Parfum bottle Ombre Oud Intense Black

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Shadow
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 - Ombre Oud Intense Black
This is an absolute beast, and a dead ringer for Ombre Nomade if that's what you're after. Prepare to turn heads and leave a serious scent trail.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 0%
Floral 20% 14%
Fruity 8% 9%
Green 3% 9%
Sweet 22% 20%
Warm 25% 23%
Woody 24% 24%
Earthy 17% 18%
Animalic 17% 10%
Fresh 3% 4%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Shadow EdP
Ombre Oud Intense Black EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 39% vs 34%
Shared Notes
Birch 36% vs 35%
Saffron 36% vs 26%
Only in The Shadow
Amber 27%
Only in Ombre Oud Intense Black
Incense 37%
Shared Notes
Oud 57% vs 22%
Benzoin 42% vs 18%

Accords

The Shadow Ombre Oud Intense Black
100%
Amber
100%
90%
Warm Spicy
71%
89%
Oud
63%
87%
Rose
66%
83%
Leather
55%
Woody
74%
60%
Smoky
66%
57%
Fruity
52%
52%
Aromatic
Balsamic
52%
49%
Sweet
Vanilla
47%
Amber shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
90%
71%
Oud shared
89%
63%
Rose shared
87%
66%
Leather shared
83%
55%
74%
Smoky shared
60%
66%
Fruity shared
57%
52%
52%
52%
49%
47%

Performance

The Shadow Ombre Oud Intense Black
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
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.

Ombre Oud Intense Black

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and longevity make it less suitable for an office environment unless applied very sparingly. However, its strong, classy character is perfect for dates, evenings out, and formal events where you want to make a lasting impression.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
87%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Smoky accords and Rose, Oud notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Shadow
Ombre Oud Intense Black
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