Fragrance comparison

Adidas Classic Blue vs Darin

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

Adidas Classic Blue

Adidas

2.8817 votes

Rank #71,312 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Darin

Rasasi

3.3614 votes

Rank #25,221 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Darin takes 4 of 5 categories.

Adidas Classic Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Darin
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Adidas Classic Blue1/5

Darin4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Adidas Classic BlueAdidas

DarinRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 56%Want 15%

3.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 21%Want 56%

Category winnerDarinRating 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

21%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

43%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate47

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityDarin

SillageDarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAdidas Classic BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

floral61%

lavender100%

woody92%

musky84%

rose77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseCyclamenJuniperJasminePetitgrainGeranium

Base

MuskMossCedarVetiverAmber

Top

LavenderRoseLemon

Heart

Woody NotesJasmine

Base

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lemon, Rose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex0

Women17

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,312

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerDarinHigher 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 →

Darin by Rasasi opens with a bracing burst of lavender and lemon, shifting quickly into a wood-heavy heart. This scent leans into an aromatic, somewhat rugged profile that defies its initial label, offering a clean yet assertive presence. It performs well in outdoor settings and works reliably during moderate spring o…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Adidas Classic Blue or Darin?

Darin takes 4 of 5 categories. Adidas Classic Blue is rated 2.88/5 from 17 votes; Darin is rated 3.36/5 from 14 votes. Choose Adidas Classic Blue for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Darin for a lavender and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Adidas Classic Blue or Darin?

Darin lasts longest (Darin 73/100, Adidas Classic Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adidas Classic Blue or Darin?

Darin projects furthest (Darin 75/100, Adidas Classic Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adidas Classic Blue and Darin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and rose accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Rose and Jasmine.

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

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

What are the notes in Adidas Classic Blue and Darin?

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. Darin has top notes of Lavender, Rose and Lemon, heart notes of Woody Notes and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber.