Silver Shadow Eau de Parfum vs L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Gold Absolute Eau de Toilette
Silver Shadow EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDT |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2005 | Year | 2011 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Gold Absolute EDT
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
This Issey Miyake flanker is a divisive one. Many find it rich and intense, a superior version of the original, while others are put off by its dominant cinnamon and amber, sometimes even describing it as rancid. Definitely a 'try before you buy' situation.
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Season and Occasion Fit
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.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.
Occasions
Its intensity and longevity make it less suitable for the office, where it could overwhelm. The warm, spicy accords and mentions of it being a 'relax type version' for 'evening hours' lean it towards dates and more sophisticated casual or formal evening wear.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean warm spicy, amber, citrus
Adds mandarin and nutmeg, drops benzoin and bitter orange
Where to buy
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