Fragrance comparison

Adidas Classic Blue vs De L'Ambre Shadow

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

Adidas Classic Blue

Adidas

2.8817 votes

Rank #64,402 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

De L'Ambre Shadow

Jacques Battini

3.1013 votes

Rank #22,792 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

De L'Ambre Shadow takes 4 of 4 categories.

Adidas Classic Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
De L'Ambre Shadow
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Adidas Classic Blue0/4

De L'Ambre Shadow4/4

Ratings & consensus: De L'Ambre Shadow
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: De L'Ambre Shadow
Sillage & projection: De L'Ambre Shadow
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: De L'Ambre Shadow

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Adidas Classic BlueAdidas

De L'Ambre ShadowJacques Battini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 56%Want 15%

3.10/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

Category winnerDe L'Ambre ShadowRating 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

25%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate47

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityDe L'Ambre Shadow

SillageDe L'Ambre Shadow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

floral61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

white floral77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · 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

Top

LavenderBergamotOrange

Heart

GeraniumJasmineCyclamen

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Cyclamen 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

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex0

Women17

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,402

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerDe L'Ambre ShadowHigher 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 →

De L'Ambre Shadow is a woody chypre fragrance from Jacques Battini, launched in 2013. It opens with bright citrus notes, transitioning into a floral heart of geranium and jasmine. The base settles into a grounded blend of cedar and sandalwood. This scent provides a classic profile for men seeking a reliable daily wear…

Reviews →

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 De L'Ambre Shadow?

De L'Ambre Shadow takes 4 of 4 categories. Adidas Classic Blue is rated 2.88/5 from 17 votes; De L'Ambre Shadow is rated 3.10/5 from 13 votes. Choose Adidas Classic Blue for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose De L'Ambre Shadow for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Adidas Classic Blue or De L'Ambre Shadow?

De L'Ambre Shadow lasts longest (De L'Ambre Shadow 78/100, Adidas Classic Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adidas Classic Blue or De L'Ambre Shadow?

De L'Ambre Shadow projects furthest (De L'Ambre Shadow 58/100, Adidas Classic Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adidas Classic Blue and De L'Ambre Shadow smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Cyclamen and Jasmine.

Is Adidas Classic Blue or De L'Ambre Shadow better for summer or winter?

Adidas Classic Blue suits daytime wear; De L'Ambre Shadow suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adidas Classic Blue and De L'Ambre Shadow?

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. De L'Ambre Shadow has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine and Cyclamen, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar.