Fragrance comparison

Darin vs Adidas Classic Blue

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

4 wins

Darin

Rasasi

3.3614 votes

Rank #25,221 LavenderWoody

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Adidas Classic Blue

Adidas

2.8817 votes

Rank #71,312 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Darin takes 4 of 5 categories.

Darin
Choose it for a lavender 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. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Darin4/5

Adidas Classic Blue1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DarinRasasi

Adidas Classic BlueAdidas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 21%Want 56%

2.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 56%Want 15%

Category winnerDarinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

43%Dislike

0%Hate

14 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate47

Category winners

LongevityDarin

SillageDarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value88

Category winnerAdidas Classic BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

woody92%

musky84%

rose77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

floral61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderRoseLemon

Heart

Woody NotesJasmine

Base

MuskAmber

Top

LavenderBergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseCyclamenJuniperJasminePetitgrainGeranium

Base

MuskMossCedarVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Rose, Lemon and Jasmine. 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

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men83

Unisex0

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#71,312

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDarinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Darin by Rasasi opens with a bracing burst of lavender and lemon, shifting quickly into a wood-heavy heart. This scent leans into an aromatic, somewhat rugged profile that defies its initial label, offering a clean yet assertive presence. It performs well in outdoor settings and works reliably during moderate spring o…

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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.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Darin or Adidas Classic Blue?

Darin takes 4 of 5 categories. Darin is rated 3.36/5 from 14 votes; Adidas Classic Blue is rated 2.88/5 from 17 votes. Choose Darin for a lavender 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. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Darin or Adidas Classic Blue?

Darin lasts longest (Darin 73/100, Adidas Classic Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Darin or Adidas Classic Blue?

Darin projects furthest (Darin 75/100, Adidas Classic Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Darin and Adidas Classic Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and rose accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rose, Lemon and Jasmine.

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

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

What are the notes in Darin and Adidas Classic Blue?

Darin has top notes of Lavender, Rose and Lemon, heart notes of Woody Notes and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber. 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.