Fragrance comparison

Baryshnikov Sport vs Rahib

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

5 wins

Baryshnikov Sport

Mikhail Baryshnikov

4.4520 votes

Rank #41,490 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Rahib

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.6517 votes

Rank #47,795 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baryshnikov Sport takes 5 of 5 categories.

Baryshnikov Sport
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Rahib
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Baryshnikov Sport5/5

Rahib0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Baryshnikov SportMikhail Baryshnikov

RahibAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 33%Want 30%

3.65/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 30%Had 26%Want 45%

Category winnerBaryshnikov SportRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

30%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

12%Love

65%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityBaryshnikov Sport

SillageBaryshnikov Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value0

Category winnerBaryshnikov SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

herbal61%

woody100%

citrus91%

powdery83%

camphor74%

musky65%

amber56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesGingerArtemisia

Heart

EucalyptusPepperVirginia Cedar

Base

Brazilian RosewoodMuskFloral Notes

Notes

CitrusesEucalyptusSandalwoodMuskAmberFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Eucalyptus, Musk and Floral Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall67

Winter22

Day100

Night33

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,490

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,795

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBaryshnikov SportHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baryshnikov Sport is a 1996 aromatic spicy fragrance for men with a brisk citrus, ginger, and artemisia opening. It moves into a sharp herbal heart of eucalyptus, pepper, and cedar, then settles into rosewood, musk, and a light floral trace. It suits wearers who like fresh spicy woods with a clean, outdoorsy edge and…

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Rahib by Al Haramain wears like a classic barbershop leaning scent, woody, citrusy, and clean, with a eucalyptus lift that can read slightly camphoraceous and shaving cream like. It dries down into soft woods with a powdery, musky amber haze and a light floral tint. It can come across fairly masculine on skin, and per…

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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, Baryshnikov Sport or Rahib?

Baryshnikov Sport takes 5 of 5 categories. Baryshnikov Sport is rated 4.45/5 from 20 votes; Rahib is rated 3.65/5 from 17 votes. Choose Baryshnikov Sport for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rahib for a woody and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Baryshnikov Sport or Rahib?

Baryshnikov Sport lasts longest (Baryshnikov Sport 75/100, Rahib 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baryshnikov Sport or Rahib?

Baryshnikov Sport projects furthest (Baryshnikov Sport 64/100, Rahib 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baryshnikov Sport and Rahib smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Eucalyptus, Musk and Floral Notes.

Is Baryshnikov Sport or Rahib better for summer or winter?

Baryshnikov Sport suits daytime wear; Rahib suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baryshnikov Sport and Rahib?

Baryshnikov Sport has top notes of Citruses, Ginger and Artemisia, heart notes of Eucalyptus, Pepper and Virginia Cedar, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Musk and Floral Notes. Rahib features Citruses, Eucalyptus, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.