Fragrance comparison

Cirebon vs Adidas Classic Blue

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cirebon

Paul Schütze

4.0018 votes

Rank #51,889 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Adidas Classic Blue

Adidas

2.8817 votes

Rank #66,875 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cirebon takes 4 of 4 categories.

Cirebon
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Adidas Classic Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cirebon4/4

Adidas Classic Blue0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CirebonPaul Schütze

Adidas Classic BlueAdidas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 44%Had 12%Want 44%

2.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 56%Want 15%

Category winnerCirebonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

6%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

35%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate47

Category winners

LongevityCirebon

SillageCirebon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

floral61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Bitter OrangePetitgrainVetiverCyclamenSandalwoodBergamotMagnoliaTunisian Orange BlossomCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderBergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseCyclamenJuniperJasminePetitgrainGeranium

Base

MuskMossCedarVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Vetiver, Cyclamen and Bergamot. 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

Summer75

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night13

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men83

Unisex0

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,889

PerfumerPaul Schütze

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,875

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCirebonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paul Schütze Cirebon opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and green petitgrain, instantly piercing through warm spring air. Crisp bergamot brightens the top before velvety white floral notes of magnolia and Tunisian orange blossom emerge. As the citrus snap softens, clean cedar and dry sandalwood ground the compo…

Reviews →

Adidas Classic Blue by Adidas is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Top notes are Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Rose, Cyclamen, Juniper, Jasmine, Petitgrain and Geranium; base notes are Musk, Moss, Cedar, Vetiver and Amber.

Reviews →

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, Cirebon or Adidas Classic Blue?

Cirebon takes 4 of 4 categories. Cirebon is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes; Adidas Classic Blue is rated 2.88/5 from 17 votes. Choose Cirebon for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Adidas Classic Blue for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cirebon or Adidas Classic Blue?

Cirebon lasts longest (Cirebon 69/100, Adidas Classic Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cirebon or Adidas Classic Blue?

Cirebon projects furthest (Cirebon 64/100, Adidas Classic Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cirebon and Adidas Classic Blue smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Vetiver, Cyclamen and Bergamot.

Is Cirebon or Adidas Classic Blue better for summer or winter?

Cirebon suits daytime wear; Adidas Classic Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cirebon and Adidas Classic Blue?

Cirebon features Bitter Orange, Petitgrain, Vetiver, Cyclamen and Sandalwood. Adidas Classic Blue has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Juniper and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Moss, Cedar and Vetiver.