Fragrance comparison

De L'Ambre Shadow vs Fuoco

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

De L'Ambre Shadow

Jacques Battini

3.1013 votes

Rank #22,792 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Fuoco

Paolo Gigli

4.007 votes

Rank #56,894 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

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

De L'Ambre Shadow1/2

Fuoco1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Fuoco
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

FuocoPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.10/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 16%Had 6%Want 78%

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

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageFuoco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

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%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

rose69%

floral61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both fresh spicy, 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

Top15-40 mins

LavenderBergamotGranny Smith apple

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumPink PepperRosemaryRoseCyclamen

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVanillaWhite HoneyCedarAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Cyclamen. Durations are only published for Fuoco, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 36%Casual 31%Date 21%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#56,894

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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Paolo Gigli Fuoco delivers a bold aromatic burst right out of the bottle. Crisp Granny Smith apple cuts through herbal lavender and bright bergamot within seconds of spraying. It is lively. The scent quickly gains body as spicy pink pepper and earthy rosemary join fresh geranium petals in the heart. You get crisp frui…

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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 Fuoco?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. De L'Ambre Shadow is rated 3.10/5 from 13 votes; Fuoco is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose De L'Ambre Shadow for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Fuoco for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Fuoco projects furthest (Fuoco 75/100, De L'Ambre Shadow 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do De L'Ambre Shadow and Fuoco smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Cyclamen.

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

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

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

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. Fuoco has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Granny Smith apple, heart notes of Geranium, Pink Pepper, Rosemary and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, White Honey and Cedar.