The Shadow
11 ratings
From your scent profile
French Avenue The Shadow is a unisex fragrance that sets a fruity sweetness against a smoky, woody and oriental base.
Skunky's take: My nose smelled fruit and Skunky cheered up.
How does it perform?
From 11 community ratings, all out of 10.
Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Easily worth what it costs.
Blind buy risk
91% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Smoky
- Leathery
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Smoky
LeatheryWhat does The Shadow smell like?
Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though with few votes this is a first impression rather than a firm verdict. Its dense, spicy build makes it a scent that leaves a clear trail on anyone.
It opens with rose, geranium and raspberry, where the fruity sweetness begins. Amber, saffron and birch in the heart add a spicy, leathery edge. Oud, benzoin and smoked wood settle at the base, leaving a warm, smoky woodiness.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Rose
- Geranium
- Raspberry
First hours
- Amber
- Saffron
- Birch
Towards evening
- Oud
- Benzoin
- Smoked wood
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Last updated: October 26, 2026