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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.
Perfume Parlour's budget read of Davidoff Silver Shadow, the warm orange-and-saffron spicy oriental. It captures the creamy citrus-saffron opening and cosy amber-spice drydown convincingly, though it reads a touch sweeter and simpler and projects more modestly than the smooth original.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 11% |
| Floral | 2% | 2% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 3% | 3% |
| Sweet | 19% | 18% |
| Warm | 38% | 37% |
| Woody | 18% | 19% |
| Earthy | 22% | 23% |
| Animalic | 6% | 6% |
| Fresh | 6% | 6% |
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Performance
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
The warm orange, saffron and amber spice feel cosiest in autumn and winter and heavy in heat.
Occasions
A warm, intimate spicy-oriental best for evenings and dates, with enough restraint for daytime.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Amber accords and Bitter Orange, Cedar notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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