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- Year 2007
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Silver Shadow Altitude Eau de Parfum bottle Silver Shadow Altitude

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sultan
Sultan is the Arabian cheapie everyone's banging on about, but the performance is a real mixed bag. Some reckon it's a beast, others say it fades faster than a shy bloke's attempt at flirting. If you get a good batch, it's a fresh, woody winner that punches way above its price point.
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Our Verdict - Silver Shadow Altitude
An underrated gem that offers surprising complexity for its price. A refreshing, clean scent that balances citrus and spice, it's a nostalgic favourite for many, though some bemoan its fleeting presence.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12% 15%
Floral 3% 1%
Fruity 1% 2%
Green 9% 10%
Sweet 16% 9%
Warm 21% 25%
Woody 34% 28%
Earthy 2% 9%
Animalic 10% 10%
Fresh 18% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sultan
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Notes

Only in Silver Shadow Altitude
Grapefruit 51% Juniper 49%
Only in Silver Shadow Altitude
Cashmere Wood 36% Musk 32% Incense 32%

Accords

Sultan Silver Shadow Altitude
100%
Woody
82%
83%
Aromatic
100%
67%
Fresh Spicy
77%
54%
Citrus
69%
65%
Warm Spicy
54%
64%
Powdery
55%
Musky
55%
Amber
51%
Woody shared
100%
82%
Aromatic shared
83%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
67%
77%
Citrus shared
54%
69%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
54%
64%
Musky shared
55%
55%
51%

Performance

Sultan Silver Shadow Altitude
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sultan

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh and clean profile, coupled with often light projection for some batches, makes it suitable for casual wear, office settings (if applied lightly), and even sport. The woody and spicy elements, however, keep it from being a top choice for very formal occasions. Its affordability also makes it a popular choice for 'workhorse' and everyday use.

Silver Shadow Altitude

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean profile and often-cited moderate performance make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, where it won't overpower. While it offers a quiet confidence suitable for dates, its lack of strong sillage makes it less suited for formal events that demand greater projection.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
86%
Accord
89%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Cedar, Juniper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sultan
Silver Shadow Altitude
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