Fragrance comparison

Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) vs De L'Ambre Shadow

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

Captain Eau de Toilette (1994)

Molyneux

3.1822 votes

Rank #22,874 AromaticCitrus

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36%scent match

Some overlap

De L'Ambre Shadow

Jacques Battini

3.1013 votes

Rank #22,804 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Captain Eau de Toilette (1994)
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, 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.

Captain Eau de Toilette (1994)2/4

De L'Ambre Shadow2/4

Ratings & consensus: Captain Eau de Toilette (1994)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: De L'Ambre Shadow
Sillage & projection: Captain Eau de Toilette (1994)
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

Captain Eau de Toilette (1994)Molyneux

De L'Ambre ShadowJacques Battini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 50%Had 31%Want 19%

3.10/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

Category winnerCaptain Eau de Toilette (1994)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

23%Dislike

18%Hate

22 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityDe L'Ambre Shadow

SillageCaptain Eau de Toilette (1994)

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%

citrus92%

mossy84%

woody77%

aldehydic69%

fresh61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

white floral77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MossLavenderAldehydesLemonMuskBergamotSpruceCyclamenAmbergrisBay LeafCarnationGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderBergamotOrange

Heart

GeraniumJasmineCyclamen

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Musk, Bergamot and Cyclamen. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer44

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night75

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night100

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#22,874

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#22,804

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerDe L'Ambre ShadowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Captain Eau de Toilette by Molyneux brings back the crisp, breezy energy of classic nineties barbershop colognes. It opens with an immediate burst of sparkling aldehydes, zesty lemon, and bright bergamot that feels like stepping out of a hot shower at a seaside resort. As the brisk opening settles, a rich aromatic hea…

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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, Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) or De L'Ambre Shadow?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) is rated 3.18/5 from 22 votes; De L'Ambre Shadow is rated 3.10/5 from 13 votes. Choose Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, 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, Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) or De L'Ambre Shadow?

De L'Ambre Shadow lasts longest (De L'Ambre Shadow 78/100, Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) or De L'Ambre Shadow?

Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) projects furthest (Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) 62/100, De L'Ambre Shadow 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) and De L'Ambre Shadow smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Musk, Bergamot and Cyclamen.

Is Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) or De L'Ambre Shadow better for summer or winter?

Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) suits daytime wear; De L'Ambre Shadow suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) and De L'Ambre Shadow?

Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) features Moss, Lavender, Aldehydes, Lemon and Musk. 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.