Fragrance comparison

De L'Ambre Shadow vs Chaz

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

De L'Ambre Shadow

Jacques Battini

3.1013 votes

Rank #22,792 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Chaz

Revlon

4.2458 votes

Rank #6,216 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chaz takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

De L'Ambre Shadow1/4

Chaz3/4

Ratings & consensus: Chaz
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: De L'Ambre Shadow
Sillage & projection: Chaz
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chaz

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

De L'Ambre ShadowJacques Battini

ChazRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.10/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

4.24/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 43%

Category winnerChazRating 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

52%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityDe L'Ambre Shadow

SillageChaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value72

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 spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

floral60%

citrus50%

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

LavenderRosemaryLaurelsBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationGeraniumCinnamonPineCorianderClary SageCyclamen

Base

MossMuskCedarTonka BeanAmber

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

Spring89

Summer42

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night68

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#6,216

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerChazHigher 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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Chaz by Revlon is a classic aromatic fougere that defined the 1970s. It opens with a crisp, herbal blend of lavender and rosemary before settling into a warm, mossy base. Ideal for daily wear in temperate spring weather, it offers a nostalgic, masculine profile that works well for office settings or casual weekend out…

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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 Chaz?

Chaz takes 3 of 4 categories. De L'Ambre Shadow is rated 3.10/5 from 13 votes; Chaz is rated 4.24/5 from 58 votes. Choose De L'Ambre Shadow for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Chaz for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

De L'Ambre Shadow lasts longest (De L'Ambre Shadow 78/100, Chaz 71/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Chaz projects furthest (Chaz 63/100, De L'Ambre Shadow 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do De L'Ambre Shadow and Chaz 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 Cyclamen.

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

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

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

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. Chaz has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Laurels and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium, Cinnamon and Pine, a base of Moss, Musk, Cedar and Tonka Bean.