Fragrance comparison

Usher He vs Adidas Game Spirit

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 529 ratings analysed

6 wins

Usher He

Usher

3.95427 votes

Rank #7,502 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Adidas Game Spirit

Adidas

3.01102 votes

Rank #20,894 SweetAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Usher He takes 6 of 7 categories.

Usher He
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Adidas Game Spirit
Choose it for a sweet and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Usher He6/7

Adidas Game Spirit1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Usher HeUsher

Adidas Game SpiritAdidas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 427 votes

Have 54%Had 33%Want 13%

3.01/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 30%Had 56%Want 14%

Category winnerUsher HeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

57%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

427 votes

18%Love

52%Like

5%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerUsher HeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityUsher He

SillageUsher He

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value87

Category winnerAdidas Game SpiritBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

ozonic69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

MelonPineappleLemon Verbena

Heart1 to 2 hours

White PepperBlue LavenderVetiverViolet Leaf

Base2 to 4 hours

SuedeSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskAmber

Top

PineappleBergamotMintLavenderMelonApple

Heart

MagnoliaHoneysuckleJasmine

Base

CaramelVanillaSandalwoodPralineVetiverJuniper BerriesPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesMelon, Pineapple, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Usher He, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring99

Summer81

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night97

Spring54

Summer100

Fall35

Winter27

Day100

Night13

Category winnerUsher HeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,502

PerfumerHonorine Blanc, Richard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews87

Overall rank#20,894

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerUsher HeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Usher He by Usher opens with a burst of sweet melon and juicy pineapple, brightened by herbal lemon verbena. This initial fruity splash quickly picks up a kick of white pepper, cool blue lavender, and fresh violet leaf in the heart. As the early brightness settles, the base introduces smooth sandalwood, soft suede, an…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Usher He or Adidas Game Spirit?

Usher He takes 6 of 7 categories. Usher He is rated 3.95/5 from 427 votes; Adidas Game Spirit is rated 3.01/5 from 102 votes. Choose Usher He for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Adidas Game Spirit for a sweet and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Usher He or Adidas Game Spirit?

Usher He lasts longest (Usher He 55/100, Adidas Game Spirit 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Usher He or Adidas Game Spirit?

Usher He projects furthest (Usher He 50/100, Adidas Game Spirit 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Usher He and Adidas Game Spirit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Melon, Pineapple, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

Is Usher He or Adidas Game Spirit better for summer or winter?

For summer, Adidas Game Spirit is the stronger pick. For winter, Usher He is the stronger pick. Usher He suits day or night wear; Adidas Game Spirit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Usher He and Adidas Game Spirit?

Usher He has top notes of Melon, Pineapple and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of White Pepper, Blue Lavender, Vetiver and Violet Leaf, a base of Suede, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Musk. 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.