Bucephalus XII vs Sport Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sport Man takes 4 of 7 categories.
Bucephalus XIIChoose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sport ManChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Bucephalus XII3/7
Sport Man4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Sport Man
- Community sentiment
- Sport Man
- Longevity
- Bucephalus XII
- Sillage & projection
- Bucephalus XII
- Value for money
- Sport Man
- Versatility
- Bucephalus XII
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sport Man
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bucephalus XIIArmafSport ManAntonio PuigWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 39%Had 5%Want 57%
4.25/ 5 · 93 votes
Have 43%Had 43%Want 14%
Category winnerSport ManRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
29%Like
13%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
38 votes
35%Love
55%Like
9%Ok
1%Dislike
0%Hate
93 votes
Category winnerSport ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBucephalus XII
SillageBucephalus XII
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSport ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
woody91%
powdery83%
amber74%
citrus65%
earthy56%
citrus100%
fresh spicy91%
green83%
aromatic74%
fresh65%
aquatic56%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonOrange BlossomMint
Heart
SpicesPepperGingerNutmeg
Base
MuskAmberSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
Top
BergamotPomeloWater NotesGreen NotesAldehydes
Heart
Green TeaNeroliMintNutmegPepper
Base
MuskAmberVetiverOakmossSandalwood
InformationalShared notesMint, Pepper, Nutmeg and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer63
Fall100
Winter92
Day100
Night91
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter22
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBucephalus XIIMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,020
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#16,073
PerfumerBenoist Lapouza, Rosendo Mateu
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerSport ManHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArmaf Bucephalus XII opens with a bright burst of mint and lemon, backed by sweet orange blossom. As the initial freshness subsides, ginger and black pepper take over, creating a spicy warmth on the skin. The final phase settles into a dense, sweet base of amber, patchouli, and sandalwood that projects an aroma remini…
Reviews →Sport Man is a brisk, old-school sporty citrus with a green, slightly metallic edge. It opens sharp with bergamot, pomelo and aldehydes, then settles into tea, mint and clean musk. It suits casual daytime wear, especially in warm weather, and its main appeal is simple freshness at a very low price. Expect modest proje…
Reviews →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, Bucephalus XII or Sport Man?
Sport Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Bucephalus XII is rated 3.89/5 from 38 votes; Sport Man is rated 4.25/5 from 93 votes. Choose Bucephalus XII for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sport Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Bucephalus XII or Sport Man?
Bucephalus XII lasts longest (Bucephalus XII 72/100, Sport Man 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bucephalus XII or Sport Man?
Bucephalus XII projects furthest (Bucephalus XII 64/100, Sport Man 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bucephalus XII and Sport Man smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mint, Pepper, Nutmeg and Musk.
Is Bucephalus XII or Sport Man better for summer or winter?
For summer, Bucephalus XII is the stronger pick. For winter, Bucephalus XII is the stronger pick. Bucephalus XII suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bucephalus XII and Sport Man?
Bucephalus XII has top notes of Lemon, Orange Blossom and Mint, heart notes of Spices, Pepper, Ginger and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Sport Man has top notes of Bergamot, Pomelo, Water Notes and Green Notes, heart notes of Green Tea, Neroli, Mint and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Amber, Vetiver and Oakmoss.
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