Fragrance comparison

C.H.E.S.S vs Action Sport

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

3 wins

C.H.E.S.S

Legend's Avenue

5.003 votes

Rank #46,746 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Action Sport

Trussardi

4.2322 votes

Rank #47,917 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

C.H.E.S.S takes 3 of 4 categories.

C.H.E.S.S
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Action Sport
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

C.H.E.S.S3/4

Action Sport1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: C.H.E.S.S
Sillage & projection: C.H.E.S.S
Value for money: Action Sport
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: C.H.E.S.S

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

C.H.E.S.SLegend's Avenue

Action SportTrussardi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

4.23/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 42%Had 41%Want 18%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

45%Love

36%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityC.H.E.S.S

SillageC.H.E.S.S

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAction SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

woody69%

herbal61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeTarragonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

FrankincensePatchouliJasmineNeroli

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanBlack PepperVanillaAmberAlmond

Top

BergamotGrapefruitLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

BasilLavenderNeroliGeraniumTarragonJasmineIris

Base

OakmossVetiverPatchouliAmbergrisTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Tarragon, Bergamot and Patchouli. Durations are only published for C.H.E.S.S, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring69

Summer100

Fall23

Winter15

Day100

Night31

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,917

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerC.H.E.S.SHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

C.H.E.S.S by Legend's Avenue brings an energetic citrus start that quickly melts into a dense, cozy amber base. The first spray releases a bright hit of mandarin orange and bergamot, sharpened by an aromatic streak of herbal tarragon. It feels zesty and brisk on skin for twenty minutes before the deeper resins take ov…

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Action Sport by Trussardi brings sharp citrus together with a crisp herbal backbone. Bright bergamot and bitter grapefruit open the scent before settling into aromatic lavender and green basil. Oakmoss and vetiver anchor the base on warm skin. Built for casual spring mornings and outdoor daytime wear, it presents an a…

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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, C.H.E.S.S or Action Sport?

C.H.E.S.S takes 3 of 4 categories. C.H.E.S.S is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Action Sport is rated 4.23/5 from 22 votes. Choose C.H.E.S.S for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Action Sport for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, C.H.E.S.S or Action Sport?

C.H.E.S.S lasts longest (C.H.E.S.S 80/100, Action Sport 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, C.H.E.S.S or Action Sport?

C.H.E.S.S projects furthest (C.H.E.S.S 67/100, Action Sport 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do C.H.E.S.S and Action Sport smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Tarragon, Bergamot and Patchouli.

Is C.H.E.S.S or Action Sport better for summer or winter?

C.H.E.S.S suits evening wear; Action Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in C.H.E.S.S and Action Sport?

C.H.E.S.S has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Tarragon and Bergamot, heart notes of Frankincense, Patchouli, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Tonka Bean, Black Pepper, Vanilla and Amber. Action Sport has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Basil, Lavender, Neroli and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Ambergris.