08/14/2025

Shadows444
30 Reviews

Shadows444
1
One of B&BW's best
I've had this in different forms now throughout the years. Fine fragrance mists, body lotion, hand cream and shower gel. I've seen a couple of comments and such about how this is weaker now, and the only reason I think it would be is if you compare this to the actual perfume (if you were lucky enough to grab it).
There's been a lot of reformulations with B&BW scents, but I just personally don't feel like this has taken a hit at all, it's still strong and the notes are all intact. I can't tell a difference between older and newer bottles.
It's sparkling and has that special BR540 magic that Cloud, 7 Summers, Her and other spinoff/dupe fragrances have. Despite how insanely ubiquitous this has become, the scent profile is still as special and gripping to me as ever. I don't care how many people wear stuff like this, I'll always find it intoxicating. Not everyone smells or detects the sparkles , but if you're fortunate enough to...this is an absolute no-brainer. It's so, so affordable, and smells FAR more expensive than it is.
It's such a clean oud and delicious citrus, I find this more enjoyable than Cloud (but I do love that too), this is my runner up for BR540. Although this is one of the less expensive dupes, I think it's classier, it's better than 7 Summers to my nose. BR540 itself still has more undeniable woody elegance and saffron; this is more gummy and less bougie overall, but it's still fantastic. I can see why some people think it's masculine, but honestly....it's so glamorous that it just seems like it's made for women who feel like going all out
Some days I wash my hair with the shower gel (the men's 2-in-1 stuff is marketed as shampoo/body wash and it's the same formula...so...) and the fragrance will last in my hair for at least 24 hours. It makes my entire bathroom smell ridiculous Or, sometimes I'll just just a dab of hand cream and it projects like crazy. The fragrance mist operates nearly like an EDP, and this is definitely one of the heavier hitters from B&BW. I gave away a backup bottle because I truly don't believe I'll ever need it.
This style isn't for everyone, but if you love it, you love it. In the Stars makes my eyes roll back...
There's been a lot of reformulations with B&BW scents, but I just personally don't feel like this has taken a hit at all, it's still strong and the notes are all intact. I can't tell a difference between older and newer bottles.
It's sparkling and has that special BR540 magic that Cloud, 7 Summers, Her and other spinoff/dupe fragrances have. Despite how insanely ubiquitous this has become, the scent profile is still as special and gripping to me as ever. I don't care how many people wear stuff like this, I'll always find it intoxicating. Not everyone smells or detects the sparkles , but if you're fortunate enough to...this is an absolute no-brainer. It's so, so affordable, and smells FAR more expensive than it is.
It's such a clean oud and delicious citrus, I find this more enjoyable than Cloud (but I do love that too), this is my runner up for BR540. Although this is one of the less expensive dupes, I think it's classier, it's better than 7 Summers to my nose. BR540 itself still has more undeniable woody elegance and saffron; this is more gummy and less bougie overall, but it's still fantastic. I can see why some people think it's masculine, but honestly....it's so glamorous that it just seems like it's made for women who feel like going all out
Some days I wash my hair with the shower gel (the men's 2-in-1 stuff is marketed as shampoo/body wash and it's the same formula...so...) and the fragrance will last in my hair for at least 24 hours. It makes my entire bathroom smell ridiculous Or, sometimes I'll just just a dab of hand cream and it projects like crazy. The fragrance mist operates nearly like an EDP, and this is definitely one of the heavier hitters from B&BW. I gave away a backup bottle because I truly don't believe I'll ever need it.
This style isn't for everyone, but if you love it, you love it. In the Stars makes my eyes roll back...