Adidas Energy Drive: released in 2024, warm spicy, citrus and soft spicy, about 4h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Adidas Energy Drive dupe we found is AXE Apollo — 82% match, about $5 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Adidas Energy Drive dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Adidas Energy Drive | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AXE Apollo | 82% | about $5 (−80%) | 4h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Bath & Body Works Teakwood | 80% | about $20 (−20%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Azzaro Sport Eau de Toilette | 78% | about $20 (−20%) | 4h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Nautica Pure Blue | 72% | about $15 (−40%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Korres Mountain Pepper Bergamot Coriander | 72% | about $35 (+40%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
Shares a similar fresh and aromatic character that evokes the clean, spicy energy found in Adidas Energy Drive.
It shares its aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Adidas Energy Drive, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 287 community ratings.
Offers a warm, woody, and spicy profile that sits in the same family as the aromatic notes of the reference.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and sweet accords with Adidas Energy Drive, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 309 community ratings.
Provides a crisp, citrus-forward experience that mirrors the fresh and spicy vibrancy of Adidas Energy Drive.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and soft spicy accords with Adidas Energy Drive, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 918 community ratings.
A light, aromatic scent that captures a similar fresh-spicy aesthetic suitable for daily wear.
It shares its citrus and aromatic accords with Adidas Energy Drive, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 135 community ratings.
Features a prominent pepper and citrus blend that feels reminiscent of the spicy-fresh structure of the reference.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and soft spicy accords with Adidas Energy Drive, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 107 community ratings.
AXE Apollo, at about $5 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Adidas Energy Drive.
Korres Mountain Pepper Bergamot Coriander, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for Adidas Energy Drive.
AXE Apollo, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Adidas Energy Drive itself sells from £9.9 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — AXE Apollo saves you about $30 a year against Adidas Energy Drive. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Korres Mountain Pepper Bergamot Coriander comes closest at 5.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Adidas Energy Drive notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-30.