Fragrance comparison

Summer Sun vs Adidas Game Spirit

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 134 ratings analysed

4 wins

Summer Sun

Clean

4.2832 votes

Rank #49,367 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Adidas Game Spirit

Adidas

3.01102 votes

Rank #19,565 SweetAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer Sun takes 4 of 7 categories.

Summer Sun
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Adidas Game Spirit
Choose it for a sweet and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Summer Sun4/7

Adidas Game Spirit3/7

Ratings & consensus: Summer Sun
Community sentiment: Summer Sun
Longevity: Summer Sun
Sillage & projection: Summer Sun
Value for money: Adidas Game Spirit
Versatility: Adidas Game Spirit
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Adidas Game Spirit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Summer SunClean

Adidas Game SpiritAdidas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 62%

3.01/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 30%Had 56%Want 14%

Category winnerSummer SunRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

18%Love

52%Like

5%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerSummer SunMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevitySummer Sun

SillageSummer Sun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value87

Category winnerAdidas Game SpiritBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

white floral77%

marine69%

fruity61%

sweet100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Sea NotesClementineBergamotApple

Heart2 to 3 hours

Juniper BerriesHoneysuckleOrange Blossom

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskWhite WoodsWhite AmberSandalwood

Top

PineappleBergamotMintLavenderMelonApple

Heart

MagnoliaHoneysuckleJasmine

Base

CaramelVanillaSandalwoodPralineVetiverJuniper BerriesPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Juniper Berries and Honeysuckle. Durations are only published for Summer Sun, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer100

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night27

Spring54

Summer100

Fall35

Winter27

Day100

Night13

Category winnerAdidas Game SpiritMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,367

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,565

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerAdidas Game SpiritHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Summer Sun by Clean brings together bright sunny citrus and breezy marine air in a relaxed daytime profile. The first spray delivers tart clementine and bergamot sharpened by crisp green apple, backed immediately by an airy sea notes accord. As the brisk opening settles, a soft heart of honeysuckle and orange blossom …

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Adidas Game Spirit by Adidas is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Adidas Game Spirit was launched in 2004. Top notes are Pineapple, Bergamot, Mint, Lavender, Melon and Apple; middle notes are Magnolia, Honeysuckle and Jasmine; base notes are Caramel, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Praline, Vetiver, Juniper Berries, Patchouli,…

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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, Summer Sun or Adidas Game Spirit?

Summer Sun takes 4 of 7 categories. Summer Sun is rated 4.28/5 from 32 votes; Adidas Game Spirit is rated 3.01/5 from 102 votes. Choose Summer Sun for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Adidas Game Spirit for a sweet and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Summer Sun or Adidas Game Spirit?

Summer Sun lasts longest (Summer Sun 60/100, Adidas Game Spirit 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Summer Sun or Adidas Game Spirit?

Summer Sun projects furthest (Summer Sun 49/100, Adidas Game Spirit 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Summer Sun and Adidas Game Spirit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Juniper Berries and Honeysuckle.

Is Summer Sun or Adidas Game Spirit better for summer or winter?

For summer, Summer Sun is the stronger pick. For winter, Adidas Game Spirit is the stronger pick. Summer Sun suits daytime wear; Adidas Game Spirit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Summer Sun and Adidas Game Spirit?

Summer Sun has top notes of Sea Notes, Clementine, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Honeysuckle and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, White Woods, White Amber and Sandalwood. Adidas Game Spirit has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Mint and Lavender, heart notes of Magnolia, Honeysuckle and Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Praline.