Fragrance comparison

De L'Ambre Shadow vs Blue Memory

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

2 wins

De L'Ambre Shadow

Jacques Battini

3.1013 votes

Rank #22,792 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Blue Memory

In The Box

3.9020 votes

Rank #50,372 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

De L'Ambre Shadow takes 2 of 4 categories.

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

De L'Ambre Shadow2/4

Blue Memory1/4

Ratings & consensus: Blue Memory
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: De L'Ambre Shadow
Sillage & projection: Tie
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

Blue MemoryIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.10/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

3.90/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 58%Had 9%Want 33%

Category winnerBlue MemoryRating 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

30%Love

45%Like

10%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDe L'Ambre Shadow

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

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%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

green69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotOrange

Heart

GeraniumJasmineCyclamen

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedar

Top

AldehydesMintBergamotLavenderNeroliLemonArtemisiaMandarin

Heart

CyclamenGeraniumSeaweedGingerJasmineRoseBrazilian Rosewood

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodSandalwoodCedarAmber

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

Spring64

Summer100

Fall45

Winter9

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men77

Unisex23

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#50,372

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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Blue Memory is a fresh aromatic fougere built around citrus, mint, lavender and a clean woody-musky base. It opens bright and brisk, then settles into a green, slightly salty, airy heart with ginger and seaweed adding lift. It usually reads best in warm weather and daytime settings. If you like modern blue scents that…

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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 Blue Memory?

De L'Ambre Shadow takes 2 of 4 categories. De L'Ambre Shadow is rated 3.10/5 from 13 votes; Blue Memory is rated 3.90/5 from 20 votes. Choose De L'Ambre Shadow for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Blue Memory for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

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

De L'Ambre Shadow lasts longest (De L'Ambre Shadow 78/100, Blue Memory 60/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Projection is very close: De L'Ambre Shadow 58/100, Blue Memory 58/100 for sillage.

Do De L'Ambre Shadow and Blue Memory smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Jasmine.

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

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

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

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. Blue Memory has top notes of Aldehydes, Mint, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Cyclamen, Geranium, Seaweed and Ginger, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Cedar.