Fragrance comparison

De L'Ambre Shadow vs Captain Eau de Toilette (1994)

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

De L'Ambre Shadow

Jacques Battini

3.1013 votes

Rank #22,792 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Captain Eau de Toilette (1994)

Molyneux

3.1822 votes

Rank #22,862 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

De L'Ambre Shadow
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.
Captain Eau de Toilette (1994)
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

De L'Ambre Shadow2/4

Captain Eau de Toilette (1994)2/4

Ratings & consensus: Captain Eau de Toilette (1994)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: De L'Ambre Shadow
Sillage & projection: Captain Eau de Toilette (1994)
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

Captain Eau de Toilette (1994)Molyneux

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.10/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

3.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 50%Had 31%Want 19%

Category winnerCaptain Eau de Toilette (1994)Rating 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

18%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

23%Dislike

18%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityDe L'Ambre Shadow

SillageCaptain Eau de Toilette (1994)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

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%

mossy84%

woody77%

aldehydic69%

fresh61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotOrange

Heart

GeraniumJasmineCyclamen

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedar

Notes

MossLavenderAldehydesLemonMuskBergamotSpruceCyclamenAmbergrisBay LeafCarnationGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Cyclamen. 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

Spring56

Summer44

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night75

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#22,862

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Captain Eau de Toilette by Molyneux brings back the crisp, breezy energy of classic nineties barbershop colognes. It opens with an immediate burst of sparkling aldehydes, zesty lemon, and bright bergamot that feels like stepping out of a hot shower at a seaside resort. As the brisk opening settles, a rich aromatic hea…

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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 Captain Eau de Toilette (1994)?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. De L'Ambre Shadow is rated 3.10/5 from 13 votes; Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) is rated 3.18/5 from 22 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 Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, De L'Ambre Shadow or Captain Eau de Toilette (1994)?

De L'Ambre Shadow lasts longest (De L'Ambre Shadow 78/100, Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, De L'Ambre Shadow or Captain Eau de Toilette (1994)?

Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) projects furthest (Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) 62/100, De L'Ambre Shadow 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do De L'Ambre Shadow and Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Cyclamen.

Is De L'Ambre Shadow or Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) better for summer or winter?

De L'Ambre Shadow suits evening wear; Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in De L'Ambre Shadow and Captain Eau de Toilette (1994)?

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. Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) features Moss, Lavender, Aldehydes, Lemon and Musk.