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The Shadow Eau de Parfum bottle The Shadow EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2024 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££££
Gold II Sahara Eau de Parfum bottle Gold II Sahara EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Shadow EDP
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 - Gold II Sahara EDP
Gold II Sahara elegantly bridges floral and resinous terrains, offering a refined olfactory experience for discerning noses.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Shadow EDP
Gold II Sahara EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Oud 57% vs 25%
Benzoin 42% vs 10%

Accords

The Shadow Gold II Sahara
100%
Amber
Resinous
100%
90%
Warm Spicy
80%
Woody
90%
89%
Oud
87%
Rose
83%
Leather
Floral
80%
60%
Smoky
57%
Fruity
52%
Aromatic
Musky
50%
49%
Sweet
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
90%
80%
90%
Oud
89%
87%
83%
80%
60%
57%
52%
50%
49%

Performance

The Shadow Gold II Sahara
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

The Shadow

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.

Gold II Sahara

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Rich resinous and floral notes make it ideal for cooler seasons like fall and winter, yet it can transition into spring with its floral facets.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

The luxurious and complex scent profile suits evening dates and formal occasions, while projection keeps it moderate for some office settings.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both share Benzoin, Rose, Oud notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Shadow EDP
Gold II Sahara EDP
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