Silver Shadow Davidoff 2005 Eau de Toilette

Silver Shadow (Eau de Toilette) by Davidoff

Bottle Design:
Thierry de Baschmakoff

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7.3 / 10 176 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

Orange

Cedar leaf

Heart Notes

Cedarwood

Saffron

Base Notes

Patchouli

Amber

Perfumer

Francis Kurkdjian

Ratings

Scent

7.3176 Ratings

Longevity

6.9141 Ratings

Sillage

6.0136 Ratings

Bottle

7.3144 Ratings

Value for money

8.332 Ratings

Submitted by DonVanVliet, last update on 12/31/2023.

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Reviews

8 in-depth fragrance descriptions

03/24/2012

5
Sillage 5
Longevity 7
Scent

Missk
1357 Reviews

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.

01/22/2016

8
Bottle 5
Sillage 8
Longevity 8
Scent

RhythmnHues
43 Reviews

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

06/23/2018

7
Bottle 7
Sillage 8
Longevity 8
Scent

Darkbeat
350 Reviews

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.

10/04/2021

10
Pricing 8
Bottle 6
Sillage 6
Longevity 8
Scent

Elysium
887 Reviews

Elysium

3

A Rolls-Royce Full-size Luxury Car

The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is a full-size luxury car produced by British automaker Rolls-Royce in various forms from 1965 to 1980. It was the first of the marque to use unitary body and chassis construction. Was Francis Kurkdjian taking inspiration from that car when creating the cologne? Who knows, but I enjoy thinking he did.

Silver Shadow is part of the oriental wood composition and bases on three key elements: bitter orange, saffron, and amber. It is not innovative or disruptive, though the result is very pleasing. Perfumes are like paintings. All artists have the same colors available; it’s how they use them that makes the difference. Let’s now talk about the scent. It was first worn today after an inexpensive blind purchase long ago, and it is a very smooth, elegant, mild fragrance. I didn’t get a molecular blast or very sour citrus, just a good balance of resins, spices, and amber. I catch a fig-like redolence from the sprayer, dry, milky, yet the juice is pretty different when it melts on the skin.

A balsamic and resinous cloud opens the dance. Cedar leaf oil has a fresh, coniferous, camphorated, slightly sweet smell, far from the dry pencil shavings odor, and comes to the fore while it pushes behind the spicy, sweet orange. It is precisely the smell my mind associates with autumn and the misty air one feels walking in a coniferous forest. The opening combines a balsamic accord with a slightly herbaceous background. Initially, the resin is relatively nonspecific, but it solidifies into a cedar feel over time, which is quite good.

The more it warms, the more camphoraceous it becomes, with balsamic and mentholated facets. I’ve had it on my skin for ten minutes already, and that cloud shows no sign of calming down. It doesn’t bother me, but I’m excited to hear the heart notes. For many, Silver Shadow could be too light or uninteresting because it requires an effort to show and let appreciate the heart notes. The saffron comes sweet, and that disappointed me. I was expecting something leathery, but no, not in this cologne. The heart oozes a touch of sweetness but is not too strong or cloying at all.

A certain earthiness looms at the bottom, mainly moderately crunchy patchouli. Together with the woody note, this mix becomes more rounded, soft, and creamy, with an amber undertone towards the end. There is a faint woody note of cedar and then a clean-smelling vanilla amber scent that is unique, sweet yet not a gourmand. The smell is almost addictive. It is a well-kept secret.

I get moderate sillage, outstanding projection, and several hours of longevity on my skin. Those who passed by also liked the scent. I receive compliments about the beauty of this fragrance. Given the resinous, woody, and amber notes, I would suggest that the best time of year to wear would be autumn, ideal for the day and work, and warm evening too, as it displays a pleasant softness. It is intended for an adult audience, for men having some grey hair that shines, and therefore the volume of the sillage has been lowered, but that of sophistication has been amplified a lot.

I base the review on a 100ml bottle I have owned since April 2018.
-Elysium

12/15/2020

8
Pricing 6
Bottle 6
Sillage 7
Longevity 4
Scent

Kurai
388 Reviews

Kurai

3

Warm citrus

Even the citrus in the opening is a warm and mellow kind of orange. The spice in the background remains while the amber takes over. It's pretty straightforward from here. A warm and cosy scent for eight to twelve hours, modestly radiating. Simple and warm, nothing offensive. Perfect for casual winter days. And very budget-friendly!

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