Silver Shadow by Davidoff, 2005

This fragrance in its complexity is surely classy and elegant with a sufficient level of boldness and charisma. It's not an extraordinary juice ( strange being a Kurkdjian's creation) and this is a concern because, as well as the ambery velvety dry down is set after the initial spicy-orangy blast by now faded, the scent becomes a bit ordinary in its final shadowy and almost balmy semi-oriental trail. I appreciate the initial accord of neroli, cinnamon, nuttmeg and saffron that is really captivating. In the central phase the fragrance becomes woody due to cedarwood and a bit herbal, retaining in part the influence of spices and a certain level of sharpness. In this phase there is a sort of aromatic/woody vibe around, reminding me vaguely Bogart Pour Homme. In the final part of the evolution the fragrance starts to soften and shadow in order to become ambery in a warm and balmy way. In this phase the juice is a bit onedimensional, sweet and with an almost vanillic final spicy/ orangy patchouli (i suppose some balsams flank the note of amber in the dry down). Silver shadow is a more than decent fragrance for work and dates suitable for mature men, longevity and projection are in the the average.

Davidoff's Silver Shadow is a best kept secret... Add to your collection... Call me crazy - I love the blind buys that turn out to be a great cologne... Silver Shadow falls into this category - pleasantly surprised.. The fragrance is out of the gates with a soft cedar/woodsy base note then finishes with a clean smelling vanilla amber scent that is unique. The smell is almost addictive. It is truly a best kept secret. The longevity is above average, lasting about 6+ hours on the skin and a little longer on my shirtsleeve. While I have not received any unsolicited compliments, I did receive compliments when asked about the fragrance I was wearing. Sweetie also gave me the thumbs up in the morning and, again, at night when I got home. The projection, or silage, is average. The fragrance is really good. Given the amber and woodsy notes, I would suggest the best time of year to wear would be Fall and/or Winter. Probably any occasion is appropriate for Shadow. The bottle is an extremely cool design and is well packaged. I am especially fond of the logo etching on the glass bottle. Davidoff, nice job..!! The value on Amazon is just under $30.00 for a small bottle (and you pay shipping). While there are better (or cheaper) deals available, this cologne is worth taking a chance. You may get lucky, monitoring the price for a reduction or maybe Free Shipping included. My cologne collection has now surpassed 300 bottles and growing - you have to spend your money on something, right? Silver Shadow might fall outside my Top 10, but I do enjoy the fragrance. Right now I am big on the citrus based fragrances. All things considered, I give Silver Shadow 4.3 stars out of 5. Bottom line - the scent is fantastic, it has potential "Wow Factor", longevity is above average, and the deal is average. I definitely recommend adding to your collection. Enjoy the changes each season brings (and in life)...