Dries Van Noten par Frederic Malle Eau de Parfum vs Silver Shadow Eau de Parfum
Dries Van Noten par Frederic Malle EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2013 | Year | 2005 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Silver Shadow EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a true masterpiece, a unicorn for lovers of luxurious, creamy sandalwood gourmands, though its polarising medicinal or 'weird' facets initially put some off. If you can get past its quirks, prepare for pure, comforting bliss.
Davidoff Silver Shadow treads a classy line, balancing warm spices and subtle sweetness with a touch of mature masculinity. While some find it a bit too 'old man juice' or lacking in projection, others adore its elegant blend, making it a nuanced choice for those who appreciate understated sophistication.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its warmth, sweetness, and strong sillage make it less suitable for a professional office setting. However, its unique and sophisticated profile, combined with good longevity, makes it perfect for date nights and formal events, drawing compliments and leaving a memorable trail.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and warm, woody-spicy accords make it ideal for office wear and more formal settings where subtlety is key. For dates, it's suitably sensual without being overpowering. Its gentle projection makes it less suitable for high-energy activities like sport.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, warm spicy, amber
Adds amber and benzoin, drops bergamot and guaiac wood
Where to buy
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