The Shadow Eau de Parfum bottle The Shadow
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2024 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Ombre de Louis Eau de Parfum bottle Ombre de Louis

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Shadow Eau de Parfum
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.
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Our Verdict - Ombre de Louis Eau de Parfum
This oud-rose-saffron blend is a real shape-shifter; some find it a beast, others a whisper. It's a classic recipe - some might say a bit too familiar - but it delivers an agreeable take on a well-loved DNA.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 1%
Floral 20% 20%
Fruity 8% 10%
Green 3% 2%
Sweet 22% 21%
Warm 25% 27%
Woody 24% 22%
Earthy 17% 16%
Animalic 17% 14%
Fresh 3% 3%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Shadow EdP
Ombre de Louis EdP

Notes

Only in The Shadow Eau de Parfum
Rose 40% Raspberry 30% Geranium 30%
Shared Notes
Birch 36% vs 9%
Saffron 36% vs 12%
Only in The Shadow Eau de Parfum
Oud 57% Benzoin 43%

Accords

The Shadow Eau de Parfum Ombre de Louis Eau de Parfum
100%
Amber
95%
90%
Warm Spicy
100%
87%
Rose
93%
89%
Oud
80%
83%
Leather
46%
57%
Fruity
65%
60%
Smoky
56%
52%
Aromatic
49%
Sweet
45%
Amber shared
100%
95%
Warm Spicy shared
90%
100%
Rose shared
87%
93%
Oud shared
89%
80%
Leather shared
83%
46%
Fruity shared
57%
65%
Smoky shared
60%
56%
52%
Sweet shared
49%
45%

Performance

The Shadow Eau de Parfum Ombre de Louis Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

The Shadow Eau de Parfum

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 de Louis Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its strong oud, amber, and warm spicy accords, this scent commands attention, making it less suitable for a quiet office but perfect for dates and formal events. While some find its performance strong, others report it's quite linear and lacking intensity, so casual wear depends on your individual experience.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
95%
Olfactory
100%
Notes
96%
Accord
92%
Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Shadow Eau de Parfum
Ombre de Louis Eau de Parfum
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