Fragrance comparison

Adidas Classic Blue vs Cellmen

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 16 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

Adidas Classic Blue

Adidas

2.8817 votes

Rank #63,758 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Cellmen

Cellcosmet

4.007 votes

Rank #55,815 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Adidas Classic Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Cellmen
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Adidas Classic Blue2/4

Cellmen2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cellmen
Sillage & projection: Adidas Classic Blue
Value for money: Adidas Classic Blue
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cellmen

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Adidas Classic BlueAdidas

CellmenCellcosmet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 56%Want 15%

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 32%Had 21%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

6%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

35%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

43%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate47

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCellmen

SillageAdidas Classic Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value0

Category winnerAdidas Classic BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

citrus65%

warm spicy53%

amber42%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LavenderBergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseCyclamenJuniperJasminePetitgrainGeranium

Base

MuskMossCedarVetiverAmber

Top15-30 mins

LemonRosemaryBasilOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Spicy NotesLavenderPine TreeJuniperGeraniumResins

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliMossAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Juniper. Durations are only published for Cellmen, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex0

Women17

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,758

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,815

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCellmenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adidas Classic Blue by Adidas is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Top notes are Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Rose, Cyclamen, Juniper, Jasmine, Petitgrain and Geranium; base notes are Musk, Moss, Cedar, Vetiver and Amber.

Reviews →

Cellmen by Cellcosmet delivers a sharp, bracing blast of alpine air. It wakes you up immediately. Tart lemon zest clashes against pungent rosemary and crushed basil right out of the nozzle. Within twenty minutes, that sharp citrus snap softens into a clean heart of mountain pine tree, crisp juniper, and herbal lavende…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Adidas Classic Blue or Cellmen?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Adidas Classic Blue is rated 2.88/5 from 17 votes; Cellmen is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Adidas Classic Blue for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Cellmen for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Adidas Classic Blue or Cellmen?

Cellmen lasts longest (Cellmen 60/100, Adidas Classic Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adidas Classic Blue or Cellmen?

Adidas Classic Blue projects furthest (Adidas Classic Blue 53/100, Cellmen 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adidas Classic Blue and Cellmen smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Juniper.

Is Adidas Classic Blue or Cellmen better for summer or winter?

Adidas Classic Blue suits daytime wear; Cellmen suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adidas Classic Blue and Cellmen?

Adidas Classic Blue has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Juniper and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Moss, Cedar and Vetiver. Cellmen has top notes of Lemon, Rosemary, Basil and Orange, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Lavender, Pine Tree and Juniper, a base of Patchouli, Moss and Amber.