Fragrance comparison

Bvlgari Pour Homme vs De L'Ambre Shadow

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2,832 ratings analysed

Bvlgari Pour Homme

Bvlgari · 1996

4.062,819 votes

Rank #2,751 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

De L'Ambre Shadow

Jacques Battini

3.1013 votes

Rank #22,792 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Bvlgari Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
De L'Ambre Shadow
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Bvlgari Pour Homme2/4

De L'Ambre Shadow2/4

Ratings & consensus: Bvlgari Pour Homme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: De L'Ambre Shadow
Sillage & projection: De L'Ambre Shadow
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bvlgari Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bvlgari Pour HommeBvlgari

De L'Ambre ShadowJacques Battini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 2,819 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.10/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

Category winnerBvlgari Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

2,619 votes

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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityDe L'Ambre Shadow

SillageDe L'Ambre Shadow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy95%

aromatic91%

musky77%

green76%

citrus76%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

white floral77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TeaAldehydesBergamotLavenderMandarin OrangeNutmeg FlowerOrange Blossom

Heart

PepperGuaiac WoodIrisBrazilian RosewoodCorianderCyclamenCardamomCarnation

Base

MuskVetiverCedarOakmossAmberTonka Bean

Top

LavenderBergamotOrange

Heart

GeraniumJasmineCyclamen

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Cyclamen 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

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex28

Women1

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,751

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched1996

Reviews73

Overall rank#22,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerBvlgari Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bvlgari Pour Homme is a clean, tea-led woody musk with a polished shirt-collar feel. It opens airy and aldehydic, with bergamot, lavender, and citrus around a calm tea note, then settles into pepper, soft woods, musk, vetiver, and a little powder. It suits people who want quiet elegance rather than big projection. The…

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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, Bvlgari Pour Homme or De L'Ambre Shadow?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bvlgari Pour Homme is rated 4.06/5 from 2,819 votes; De L'Ambre Shadow is rated 3.10/5 from 13 votes. Choose Bvlgari Pour Homme for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose De L'Ambre Shadow for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bvlgari Pour Homme or De L'Ambre Shadow?

De L'Ambre Shadow lasts longest (De L'Ambre Shadow 78/100, Bvlgari Pour Homme 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bvlgari Pour Homme or De L'Ambre Shadow?

De L'Ambre Shadow projects furthest (De L'Ambre Shadow 58/100, Bvlgari Pour Homme 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bvlgari Pour Homme and De L'Ambre Shadow smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Cyclamen and Musk.

Is Bvlgari Pour Homme or De L'Ambre Shadow better for summer or winter?

De L'Ambre Shadow suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bvlgari Pour Homme and De L'Ambre Shadow?

Bvlgari Pour Homme has top notes of Tea, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Pepper, Guaiac Wood, Iris and Brazilian Rosewood, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Cedar and Oakmoss. 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.