Fragrance comparison

Adidas Classic Blue vs Kentucky Bourbon

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Adidas Classic Blue

Adidas

2.8817 votes

Rank #64,641 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Kentucky Bourbon

Land of Aahs

—0 votes

Rank #68,668 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kentucky Bourbon takes 2 of 3 categories.

Adidas Classic Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Kentucky Bourbon
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Adidas Classic Blue1/3

Kentucky Bourbon2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Adidas Classic BlueAdidas

Kentucky BourbonLand of Aahs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 56%Want 15%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate47

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityKentucky Bourbon

SillageKentucky Bourbon

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%

woody100%

rose88%

warm spicy77%

aromatic65%

green53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match49%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

Notes

Bourbon WhiskeyRoseCedarRumBrandyGeraniumPalmarosaVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, Geranium, Cedar and Vetiver. 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

No season votes yet

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#64,641

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,668

PerfumerBrandi Hasse

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAdidas Classic BlueHigher 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 →

Kentucky Bourbon opens with a boozy, woody profile that pairs bourbon whiskey, rum and brandy with rose, cedar and vetiver. It reads warm, aromatic and slightly green rather than sugary. This looks best suited to someone who enjoys liquor notes with a floral edge and dry wood underneath. The rose appears to soften the…

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 lasts longer, Adidas Classic Blue or Kentucky Bourbon?

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

Which projects more, Adidas Classic Blue or Kentucky Bourbon?

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

Do Adidas Classic Blue and Kentucky Bourbon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Geranium, Cedar and Vetiver.

Is Adidas Classic Blue or Kentucky Bourbon better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Adidas Classic Blue and Kentucky Bourbon?

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. Kentucky Bourbon features Bourbon Whiskey, Rose, Cedar, Rum and Brandy.