The smell in short
The first thing you smell is lemon and mint. The heart brings ginger and iso e super. On the skin it settles into sandalwood and incense. Overall it smells citrus and woody.
- Came out
- 2018
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Shadow 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
A closer look at Cuba Shadow EDT
Shadow EDT comes from Cuba. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
Shadow price and value
In Europe it costs about €14, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Chanel Bleu De Chanel and Armaf Club De Nuit Iconic.
Its style
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by woody and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and woody smells and notes like ginger and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include pink pepper, nutmeg and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.02 out of 5.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Other Cuba perfumes
This house has 26 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Yes We Can, Variety and Red.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Chanel Bleu De Chanel and Armaf Club De Nuit Iconic last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like sandalwood and incense are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far Shadow spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber spreads further.
If you like Shadow, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Chanel Bleu De Chanel (13 shared notes), Armaf Club De Nuit Iconic (12 shared notes), Afnan Perfumes Afnan 9 Am Dive (9 shared notes) and Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (10 shared notes).
Quick answers
Is Shadow good for summer?
It is better in spring and fall. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Can women wear Shadow?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2018.