Fragrance comparison

Blue Memory vs De L'Ambre Shadow

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

Blue Memory

In The Box

3.9020 votes

Rank #50,437 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

De L'Ambre Shadow

Jacques Battini

3.1013 votes

Rank #22,808 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

De L'Ambre Shadow takes 2 of 4 categories.

Blue Memory
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.
De L'Ambre Shadow
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Blue Memory1/4

De L'Ambre Shadow2/4

Ratings & consensus: Blue Memory
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: De L'Ambre Shadow
Sillage & projection: Tie
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

Blue MemoryIn The Box

De L'Ambre ShadowJacques Battini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 58%Had 9%Want 33%

3.10/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

Category winnerBlue MemoryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

45%Like

10%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

20 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityDe L'Ambre Shadow

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

green69%

aldehydic61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

white floral77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesMintBergamotLavenderNeroliLemonArtemisiaMandarin

Heart

CyclamenGeraniumSeaweedGingerJasmineRoseBrazilian Rosewood

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodSandalwoodCedarAmber

Top

LavenderBergamotOrange

Heart

GeraniumJasmineCyclamen

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Cyclamen and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer100

Fall45

Winter9

Day100

Night50

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex23

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,437

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,808

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerDe L'Ambre ShadowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Memory is a fresh aromatic fougere built around citrus, mint, lavender and a clean woody-musky base. It opens bright and brisk, then settles into a green, slightly salty, airy heart with ginger and seaweed adding lift. It usually reads best in warm weather and daytime settings. If you like modern blue scents that…

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…

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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, Blue Memory or De L'Ambre Shadow?

De L'Ambre Shadow takes 2 of 4 categories. Blue Memory is rated 3.90/5 from 20 votes; De L'Ambre Shadow is rated 3.10/5 from 13 votes. Choose Blue Memory for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose De L'Ambre Shadow for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

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

De L'Ambre Shadow lasts longest (De L'Ambre Shadow 78/100, Blue Memory 60/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Projection is very close: Blue Memory 58/100, De L'Ambre Shadow 58/100 for sillage.

Do Blue Memory and De L'Ambre Shadow smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Cyclamen and Geranium.

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

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

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

Blue Memory has top notes of Aldehydes, Mint, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Cyclamen, Geranium, Seaweed and Ginger, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Cedar. 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.