Silver Shadow 2005 Eau de Toilette

Silver Shadow (Eau de Toilette) by Davidoff
Bottle Design Thierry de Baschmakoff
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7.3 / 10 172 Ratings
A perfume by Davidoff for men, released in 2005. The scent is woody-spicy. It is being marketed by Coty.
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Main accords

Woody
Spicy
Sweet
Fruity
Oriental

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
OrangeOrange Cedar leafCedar leaf
Heart Notes Heart Notes
CedarwoodCedarwood SaffronSaffron
Base Notes Base Notes
PatchouliPatchouli AmberAmber

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Ratings
Scent
7.3172 Ratings
Longevity
6.9139 Ratings
Sillage
5.9134 Ratings
Bottle
7.3142 Ratings
Value for money
8.230 Ratings
Submitted by DonVanVliet, last update on 31.12.2023.

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9 in-depth fragrance descriptions
5
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5
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7
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Missk

1165 Reviews
Missk
Missk
Top Review 4  
The black sheep from Davidoff
I didn't expect much from Silver Shadow. I thought since it's discontinued in most countries and is becoming harder and harder to find, that it would be nothing special. Well, I was wrong.

Silver Shadow is a delicious interpretation of orange and woods. It's nicely subtle with an addictive drydown of amber and resins.

Silver Shadow is what I envision a ruggedly masculine man to smell like. The scent comes across as being natural and soothing, as well as incredibly sensual. It's like a 'come hither' without the gesture from the man himself.

I have no idea how I happened to stumble upon this fragrance nor why I felt compelled to try it, all I know is that I'm glad that I did.

In regards to longevity, it's certainly not as lasting as some fragrances on the market, however the lasting power is decent, at least in my opinion. It's an intimate scent, romantic in a sense as the fragrance hasn't a strong projection.

I'm not surprised to see Francis Kurkdjian as the man behind this composition. I find him to be a very talented perfumer, one that I greatly admire and respect.

As the fragrance develops, it does have a somewhat powdery edge, however I wouldn't call it feminine, although I don't shy from classifying it in my own terms as a unisex fragrance. I think Silver Shadow is a real head-turner with a lot of admirable qualities.
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7
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7.5
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SvenScent

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SvenScent
SvenScent
5  
The Balanced

I have possessed this fragrance since it was first released and I have always enjoyed wearing it. What I particularly like about this perfume by master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian is its well-balanced blend of fruit, sweetness, spice and wood. This happens very rarely. Usually one or two fragrances are rather dominant, here it is not so. The sweetness of Davidoff's Silver Shadow is never heavy, but light and fruity. In the course of time a woody spiciness predominates before the fragrance (somewhat boring) fades away amber-vanilla.

I cannot understand comparisons to Terre d'Hermes, because Silver Shadow is much rounder, softer and sweeter than that one. The comparison drawn here with Boss Bottled is already more comprehensible. If one would exchange apple and orange, they would already be close. I still notice some similarity to Dolce and Gabbana's The One. Especially the interaction of orange and amber here and there.

The ideal time to wear this perfume is, I think, late summer and early autumn. For the summer it is too spicy and sweet and for the winter it has too little punch. But when it starts to get a bit harsh, but you still carry summer in your heart, when it is sometimes already a bit chilly and you long for comforting warmth, then it is just the right fragrance!
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5
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8
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RhythmnHues

27 Reviews
RhythmnHues
RhythmnHues
Helpful Review 4  
Suave under appreciated gem
When I bought this, blind as always, I really didn't have a collection of perfumes. Just a handful really, and that too mostly the really popular aquatics. This was probably my first brave step into a different, totally unknown, to me, world. The first time was completely off-putting. Just something I didn't understand at all. Quite obvious coming from my background (of aquatics). But after a few other scents took me off my aquatic spell, I came back to this one. And honestly I haven't left this 'spicy-woody' genre ever since.

Silver Shadow opens with a very spicy, balmy, in-your-face type of bitter-orange accord. But as soon as the opening blast settles this scent gets magical. You can immediately smell this cloud of beautiful black pepper, saffron and benzoin. Very warm and enveloping, but not in a bit overpowering or strong. Just natural and grounded. As the hours go by this scent gets slightly sweeter, ambery-vannilic. I can get whiffs of cloves & cinnamon too at times. And all this is supported by a very thin layer of musky patchouli. All the while it stays subtle and restrained. It's more of a skin scent if used normally, so I go generous on the trigger. And it's worth it. It's very suave and sophisticated. Very mature, understated and totally inoffensive, so a perfect office scent in a way. I don't know if it's a crowdpleaser, since the sillage is average or below, really - but the people who get close like it. It always smells warm and pleasant. It's not ground-breaking or super creative in anyway. But it is a very good and a proper scent made by the great Francis Kurkdijan.

8/10
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5
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6
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6.5
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TheDNL

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TheDNL
TheDNL
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Cotton candy with orange jam
Yes, even the wooden stick of cotton candy can be smelled! It should be mentioned that it is carved from cedar and was soaked in patchouli before.
Unfortunately, my ability to put this treat in the right light fails, so ixh can also
It remains a scent to bite into
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7
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8
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8
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Darkbeat

350 Reviews
Darkbeat
Darkbeat
Helpful Review 3  
An economic jewel
I love this perfume, it smells like caramelized oranges or candied oranges, it is a delight to take it and a true generator of compliments.

It is a very masculine, elegant and sensual fragrance, very versatile, that can be worn at any date or time.

The duration is broad, reaching up to 8 hours. His wake is moderate, it is rather like an aura that surrounds you, you feel in the vicinity, but if there is something fresh, you feel it everywhere.

Recommended perfume if you like sweet, daring and sexy perfumes, and that are not invasive or cloying.

Sorry for my bad english.
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Ka3nKa3n 3 years ago
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7
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8
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9
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One of the best davidoffs ever created across the entire range by this hose. Sadly not easy to find anymore.
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Topfpflanze3Topfpflanze3 1 year ago
7
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5
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6
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6.5
Scent
The top note seems to be spoiled on my bottle - the dry down is quite decent. well balanced and almost creamy woods with an earthy undertone
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KimJongKimJong 4 years ago
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6
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7
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8
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The top three from the house of Davidoff. The other two, of course, Cool Water and Zino. Just in my opinion.
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StamatiosStamatios 3 years ago
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5
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6
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8
Scent
Nice fragrance but weak.Sweet,warm,classy.Full of orange,delicate cedar and minimum spicy.After 2 hours becomes a skin scent .Easy to wear.
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ElysiumElysium 4 years ago
8
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6
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6
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8
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I wouldn't even call this generic. Although it has a very delightful sweetness that can remind you of something familiar. Very Good frag!
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