Fragrance comparison

De L'Ambre Shadow vs Adidas Classic Blue

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

4 wins

De L'Ambre Shadow

Jacques Battini

3.1013 votes

Rank #22,792 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Adidas Classic Blue

Adidas

2.8817 votes

Rank #64,402 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

De L'Ambre Shadow takes 4 of 4 categories.

De L'Ambre Shadow
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.
Adidas Classic Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

De L'Ambre Shadow4/4

Adidas Classic Blue0/4

Ratings & consensus: De L'Ambre Shadow
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: De L'Ambre Shadow

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

De L'Ambre ShadowJacques Battini

Adidas Classic BlueAdidas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.10/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

2.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 56%Want 15%

Category winnerDe L'Ambre ShadowRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

25%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate47

Category winners

LongevityDe L'Ambre Shadow

SillageDe L'Ambre Shadow

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

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

white floral77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

floral61%

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

LavenderBergamotOrange

Heart

GeraniumJasmineCyclamen

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedar

Top

LavenderBergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseCyclamenJuniperJasminePetitgrainGeranium

Base

MuskMossCedarVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Geranium 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

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men83

Unisex0

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#64,402

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDe L'Ambre ShadowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, De L'Ambre Shadow or Adidas Classic Blue?

De L'Ambre Shadow takes 4 of 4 categories. De L'Ambre Shadow is rated 3.10/5 from 13 votes; Adidas Classic Blue is rated 2.88/5 from 17 votes. Choose De L'Ambre Shadow for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Adidas Classic Blue for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, De L'Ambre Shadow or Adidas Classic Blue?

De L'Ambre Shadow lasts longest (De L'Ambre Shadow 78/100, Adidas Classic Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, De L'Ambre Shadow or Adidas Classic Blue?

De L'Ambre Shadow projects furthest (De L'Ambre Shadow 58/100, Adidas Classic Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do De L'Ambre Shadow and Adidas Classic Blue 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 Jasmine.

Is De L'Ambre Shadow or Adidas Classic Blue better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in De L'Ambre Shadow and Adidas Classic Blue?

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. 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.