The smell in short
The first thing you smell is saffron and bergamot. The heart brings orange blossom and cedar. On the skin it settles into amber and musk. Overall it smells woody and warm spicy.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Shadow Ii notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Ajmal Shadow Ii EDP
Ajmal is the house behind Shadow Ii EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Is Shadow Ii your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by warm spicy and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and warm spicy smells and notes like orange blossom and amber. Less obvious notes include vetiver and patchouli.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Initio Parfums Prives Mystic Experience and Givenchy Gentleman 1974 spread further.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: fall, winter, summer and spring. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Montale Paris Aoud Musk lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other Ajmal perfumes
The house has 91 perfumes here, led by Kuro, Amber Wood and Sacrifice For Her.
When in the day to wear Shadow Ii
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its warm spicy side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume.
Shadow Ii dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Initio Parfums Prives Mystic Experience (7 shared notes), Givenchy Gentleman 1974 (7 shared notes), Montale Paris Aoud Musk (7 shared notes) and Zara Magnificent Black (6 shared notes).
More questions
Can women wear Shadow Ii?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Shadow Ii expensive?
No, it is affordable: about €29 in Europe.