Fragrance comparison

De L'Ambre Shadow vs Bushido

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

3 wins

De L'Ambre Shadow

Jacques Battini

3.1013 votes

Rank #22,792 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Bushido

Kenji Tanaka

4.506 votes

Rank #44,919 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

De L'Ambre Shadow takes 3 of 3 categories.

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

De L'Ambre Shadow3/3

Bushido0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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

BushidoKenji Tanaka

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.10/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 14%Had 46%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 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

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDe L'Ambre Shadow

SillageDe L'Ambre Shadow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

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%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

rose61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody 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

BergamotLavenderClovesGreen Notes

Heart

RoseGeraniumJasminePatchouliCyclamen

Base

CedarOakNutmegSandalwoodAmber

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

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#44,919

PerfumerKenji Tanaka

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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Kenji Tanaka Bushido opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and dried cloves before settling into a dense cedar and oak foundation. The heart introduces geranium and patchouli, giving the woody base a dry, aromatic green edge. It fits crisp autumn mornings and office settings where a structured, traditional masculine sc…

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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 Bushido?

De L'Ambre Shadow takes 3 of 3 categories. De L'Ambre Shadow is rated 3.10/5 from 13 votes; Bushido is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose De L'Ambre Shadow for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Bushido for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

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

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

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

De L'Ambre Shadow projects furthest (De L'Ambre Shadow 58/100, Bushido 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do De L'Ambre Shadow and Bushido smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Jasmine.

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

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

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

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. Bushido has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Cloves and Green Notes, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Cedar, Oak, Nutmeg and Sandalwood.