Fragrance comparison

Adidas Deep Energy vs Steel Grey

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 204 ratings analysed

Adidas Deep Energy

Adidas

3.73177 votes

Rank #33,262 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Steel Grey

Zara

3.8327 votes

Rank #17,055 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Steel Grey takes 4 of 5 categories.

Adidas Deep Energy
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.
Steel Grey
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Adidas Deep Energy1/5

Steel Grey4/5

Ratings & consensus: Adidas Deep Energy
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Steel Grey
Sillage & projection: Steel Grey
Value for money: Steel Grey
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Steel Grey

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Adidas Deep EnergyAdidas

Steel GreyZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 42%Had 58%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 55%Had 26%Want 19%

Category winnerAdidas Deep EnergyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

55%Like

12%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

177 votes

25%Love

31%Like

38%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySteel Grey

SillageSteel Grey

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value89

Category winnerSteel GreyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

musky77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

musky86%

warm spicy72%

aromatic58%

powdery44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

AppleBlue LavenderCardamomViolet

Base

MuskTexas CedarPatchouliAmberGuaiac Wood

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Cardamom

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer89

Fall78

Winter44

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex13

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,262

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,055

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerSteel GreyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adidas Deep Energy by Adidas is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Top notes are Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Apple, Blue Lavender, Cardamom and Violet; base notes are Musk, Texas Cedar, Patchouli, Amber and Guaiac Wood.

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Steel Grey is a clean, cardamom-led Zara scent with a brief citrus lift up top and a soft musky base underneath. It reads fresh, lightly spicy, and easy to wear rather than complex. On skin, it usually suits spring and summer best, especially daytime use. If you like simple, crisp fragrances with a smooth spicy edge a…

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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 Deep Energy or Steel Grey?

Steel Grey takes 4 of 5 categories. Adidas Deep Energy is rated 3.73/5 from 177 votes; Steel Grey is rated 3.83/5 from 27 votes. Choose Adidas Deep Energy for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring. Choose Steel Grey for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Adidas Deep Energy or Steel Grey?

Steel Grey lasts longest (Steel Grey 68/100, Adidas Deep Energy 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adidas Deep Energy or Steel Grey?

Steel Grey projects furthest (Steel Grey 55/100, Adidas Deep Energy 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adidas Deep Energy and Steel Grey smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom and Musk.

Is Adidas Deep Energy or Steel Grey better for summer or winter?

Steel Grey suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adidas Deep Energy and Steel Grey?

Adidas Deep Energy has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Apple, Blue Lavender, Cardamom and Violet, a base of Musk, Texas Cedar, Patchouli and Amber. Steel Grey has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, a base of Musk.