Davidoff 2005 Edp

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Silver Shadow

by Calice Becker

Davidoff Silver Shadow is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005, created by Calice Becker. Silver Shadow opens with Cedar, Coriander, and Bitter Orange, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Saffron, and Clove, and dries down to a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Cinnamon, and Benzoin. Davidoff's Silver Shadow carries a Favourite verdict, a warm spicy-led wear.

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.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Subtle
Silver Shadow Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12%
Floral 3%
Fruity 2%
Green 4%
Sweet 19%
Warm 38%
Woody 19%
Earthy 22%
Animalic 7%
Fresh 7%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Amber
85%
Citrus
62%
Woody
62%
Cinnamon
48%

Notes

Top Notes

Bitter Orange 43% Coriander 29% Cedar 28%

Heart Notes

Saffron 43% Clove 30% Patchouli 27%

Base Notes

Benzoin 31% Amber 29% Cinnamon 22% Oakmoss 18%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

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.

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Opens with a sophisticated bitterness of orange, quickly spiced by coriander and a dry cedar. The heart introduces a rich, warm blend of saffron and clove, softened by earthy patchouli. It settles into a luxurious base of amber and benzoin, with hints of oakmoss and a comforting whisper of cinnamon, creating a smooth and subtly sweet aromatic dry-down.

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