Fragrance comparison

Chaz vs De L'Ambre Shadow

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chaz

Revlon

4.2458 votes

Rank #6,219 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%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?

Chaz takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Chaz3/4

De L'Ambre Shadow1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChazRevlon

De L'Ambre ShadowJacques Battini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 43%

3.10/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

Category winnerChazRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

44 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityDe L'Ambre Shadow

SillageChaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

floral60%

citrus50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

white floral77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderRosemaryLaurelsBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationGeraniumCinnamonPineCorianderClary SageCyclamen

Base

MossMuskCedarTonka BeanAmber

Top

LavenderBergamotOrange

Heart

GeraniumJasmineCyclamen

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Geranium 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

Spring89

Summer42

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night68

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,219

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#22,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerChazHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chaz by Revlon is a classic aromatic fougere that defined the 1970s. It opens with a crisp, herbal blend of lavender and rosemary before settling into a warm, mossy base. Ideal for daily wear in temperate spring weather, it offers a nostalgic, masculine profile that works well for office settings or casual weekend out…

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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, Chaz or De L'Ambre Shadow?

Chaz takes 3 of 4 categories. Chaz is rated 4.24/5 from 58 votes; De L'Ambre Shadow is rated 3.10/5 from 13 votes. Choose Chaz for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose De L'Ambre Shadow for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chaz or De L'Ambre Shadow?

De L'Ambre Shadow lasts longest (De L'Ambre Shadow 78/100, Chaz 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chaz or De L'Ambre Shadow?

Chaz projects furthest (Chaz 63/100, De L'Ambre Shadow 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chaz and De L'Ambre Shadow smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Cyclamen.

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

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

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

Chaz has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Laurels and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium, Cinnamon and Pine, a base of Moss, Musk, Cedar and Tonka Bean. 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.