Fragrance comparison

De L'Ambre Shadow vs Étude en Fougère

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 81 ratings analysed

De L'Ambre Shadow

Jacques Battini

3.1013 votes

Rank #22,792 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Étude en Fougère

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2368 votes

Rank #6,907 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Étude en Fougère takes 4 of 4 categories.

De L'Ambre Shadow
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in summer, evening wear.
Étude en Fougère
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

De L'Ambre Shadow0/4

Étude en Fougère4/4

Ratings & consensus: Étude en Fougère
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Étude en Fougère
Sillage & projection: Étude en Fougère
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Étude en Fougère

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

De L'Ambre ShadowJacques Battini

Étude en FougèreSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.10/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

4.23/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%

Category winnerÉtude en FougèreRating 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

62%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityÉtude en Fougère

SillageÉtude en Fougère

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value66

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%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · 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

Top

Calabrian bergamotLemonLavenderNutmegGeranium

Heart

elemiPineSiberian PineCarnationCyclamenRoseTobaccoJasmine

Base

Iso E SuperOakmossCoumarinVetiverCedarSandalwoodMuskAmber

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

Spring100

Summer71

Fall57

Winter14

Day100

Night42

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men62

Unisex38

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#6,907

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerÉtude en FougèreHigher 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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Étude en Fougère by Sultan Pasha Attars is a green, bracing fragrance that updates the classic fern-inspired genre. It balances bright Calabrian bergamot and lemon with deep Siberian pine and oakmoss. Designed for daily wear, it shifts from a sharp, zesty opening to a warm, resinous base. This is a versatile choice fo…

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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 Étude en Fougère?

Étude en Fougère takes 4 of 4 categories. De L'Ambre Shadow is rated 3.10/5 from 13 votes; Étude en Fougère is rated 4.23/5 from 68 votes. Choose De L'Ambre Shadow for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Étude en Fougère for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, De L'Ambre Shadow or Étude en Fougère?

Étude en Fougère lasts longest (Étude en Fougère 81/100, De L'Ambre Shadow 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, De L'Ambre Shadow or Étude en Fougère?

Étude en Fougère projects furthest (Étude en Fougère 69/100, De L'Ambre Shadow 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do De L'Ambre Shadow and Étude en Fougère smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Jasmine.

Is De L'Ambre Shadow or Étude en Fougère better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in De L'Ambre Shadow and Étude en Fougère?

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. Étude en Fougère has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Nutmeg, heart notes of elemi, Pine, Siberian Pine and Carnation, a base of Iso E Super, Oakmoss, Coumarin and Vetiver.