Shadow Play
Votes lean masculine
50 ratings
From your scent profile
The Dua Brand Shadow Play is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, where sweet, spicy warmth meets a smoky oud.
Skunky's take: A night owl's pick; made for evenings out.
How does it perform?
From 57 community ratings, all out of 10.
Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.
You will be noticed when you walk into a room.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
78% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Powdery
- Resinous
- Earthy
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Resinous
EarthyWhat does Shadow Play smell like?
Saffron and nutmeg give it a spicy warmth, while patchouli and oud set it on a woody, earthy, resinous base. Lavender softens the harder edges, and musk adds a powdery, sweet veil. The accords come together in an oriental style.
Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is named most for nights out and evenings. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Initio Oud for Greatness (Eau de Parfum) and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale have a close profile.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 38%Winter
- 38%Autumn
- 16%Spring
- 8%Summer
Winter
Autumn
Spring
Summer- Nighttime34%
- Evening28%
- Casual19%
- Daytime9%
- Office9%
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
91% matchShaghaf Oud Royale
Swiss Arabian · 2023
87% matchOud for Greatness (Eau de Parfum)
Initio · 2018
87% matchGreatest
Ministry of Oud · 2020
83% matchSupremacy in Oud
Afnan Perfumes · 2021
82% matchGoodness Oud
Riiffs
82% matchMurky Saffron
Afford
82% matchInfini Oud
Maison Alhambra
77% matchBlack Musk
Al Haramain · 2023
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Last updated: October 26, 2026