Fragrance comparison

Adventure vs Bleu Formidable

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 117 ratings analysed

Adventure

Adidas

4.07117 votes

Rank #6,368 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Bleu Formidable

Kesling

—0 votes

Rank #65,030 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bleu Formidable takes 2 of 3 categories.

Adventure
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bleu Formidable
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Adventure1/3

Bleu Formidable2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bleu Formidable
Sillage & projection: Bleu Formidable
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Adventure

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AdventureAdidas

Bleu FormidableKesling

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 10%Had 52%Want 38%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityBleu Formidable

SillageBleu Formidable

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

green48%

amber30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

lavender70%

amber60%

soft spicy50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PetitgrainRosemaryLavenderCorianderGreen NotesBasilBergamot

Heart

GeraniumPineFernClary SageCyclamenCarnation

Base

oak mossTonka BeanLeatherAmberVirginia CedarFirMusk

Top

BergamotOrangeWormwoodBasil

Heart

Clary SageLavender

Base

AmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Basil, Bergamot and Clary Sage. 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

Summer88

Fall50

Winter12

Day100

Night25

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#65,030

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAdventureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adventure by Adidas is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Adventure was launched in 1992. Top notes are Petitgrain, Rosemary, Lavender, Coriander, Green Notes, Basil and Bergamot; middle notes are Geranium, Pine, Fern, Clary Sage, Cyclamen and Carnation; base notes are oak moss, Tonka Bean, Leather, Amber, Virginia…

Reviews →

Bleu Formidable by Kesling is a sharp, classic aromatic fragrance launched in 1998 for the man who prefers traditional, bracing scent profiles. It opens with a punchy blend of bergamot and wormwood, transitioning into a clean lavender heart grounded by warm amber. It is an ideal pick for daily office wear during the s…

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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 lasts longer, Adventure or Bleu Formidable?

Bleu Formidable lasts longest (Bleu Formidable 80/100, Adventure 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adventure or Bleu Formidable?

Bleu Formidable projects furthest (Bleu Formidable 100/100, Adventure 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adventure and Bleu Formidable smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Lavender, Basil, Bergamot and Clary Sage.

Is Adventure or Bleu Formidable better for summer or winter?

Adventure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adventure and Bleu Formidable?

Adventure has top notes of Petitgrain, Rosemary, Lavender and Coriander, heart notes of Geranium, Pine, Fern and Clary Sage, a base of oak moss, Tonka Bean, Leather and Amber. Bleu Formidable has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Wormwood and Basil, heart notes of Clary Sage and Lavender, a base of Amber and Musk.