Fragrance comparison

Adidas Classic Blue vs Zara Sugar Rose

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

3 wins

Adidas Classic Blue

Adidas

2.8817 votes

Rank #62,977 AromaticCitrus

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Zara Sugar Rose

Zara

3.8136 votes

Rank #28,423 RoseWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Adidas Classic Blue takes 3 of 5 categories.

Adidas Classic Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Zara Sugar Rose
Choose it for a rose and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Adidas Classic Blue3/5

Zara Sugar Rose2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Adidas Classic BlueAdidas

Zara Sugar RoseZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 56%Want 15%

3.81/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 26%Had 33%Want 41%

Category winnerZara Sugar RoseRating 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

22%Love

56%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate47

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAdidas Classic Blue

SillageAdidas Classic Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value85

Category winnerAdidas Classic BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

floral61%

rose100%

white floral91%

citrus83%

musky74%

woody65%

floral56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, rose 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

Lemon

Heart

RoseJasmine

Base

MuskCedar

InformationalShared notesLemon, Rose, Jasmine and Musk. 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

Summer90

Fall50

Winter20

Day100

Night7

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#62,977

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,423

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerZara Sugar RoseHigher 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.

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Zara Sugar Rose opens with a bright splash of lemon before settling into a soft heart of rose and jasmine. The base anchors the scent with musk and cedar. It is a simple, clean floral that works best for casual spring days when you want a light, unpretentious scent that sits close to the skin.

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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 Zara Sugar Rose?

Adidas Classic Blue takes 3 of 5 categories. Adidas Classic Blue is rated 2.88/5 from 17 votes; Zara Sugar Rose is rated 3.81/5 from 36 votes. Choose Adidas Classic Blue for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zara Sugar Rose for a rose and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Adidas Classic Blue or Zara Sugar Rose?

Adidas Classic Blue lasts longest (Adidas Classic Blue 53/100, Zara Sugar Rose 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adidas Classic Blue or Zara Sugar Rose?

Adidas Classic Blue projects furthest (Adidas Classic Blue 53/100, Zara Sugar Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adidas Classic Blue and Zara Sugar Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, rose and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rose, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Adidas Classic Blue or Zara Sugar Rose better for summer or winter?

Adidas Classic Blue suits daytime wear; Zara Sugar Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adidas Classic Blue and Zara Sugar Rose?

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. Zara Sugar Rose has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Cedar.