Fragrance comparison

Delonix vs Sport Scent

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Delonix

MetaScent

5.003 votes

Rank #30,906 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Sport Scent

Jovan · 1978

4.2212 votes

Rank #38,543 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Delonix
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Sport Scent
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Delonix2/4

Sport Scent2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DelonixMetaScent

Sport ScentJovan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

4.22/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 37%Had 21%Want 42%

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

42%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySport Scent

SillageSport Scent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value69

Category winnerDelonixBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy90%

sweet80%

citrus70%

tropical60%

woody50%

woody100%

aromatic84%

earthy61%

mossy46%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cinnamon LeafGreen MangoBergamot

Heart

DelonixYlang-YlangHyacinth

Base

Tolu BalsamOakmossCedar

Top

BergamotGalbanumNeroliMarjoramAngelica

Heart

RoseHyacinthGeraniumYlang-YlangCarnationOrris RootLilyJasmine

Base

OakmossCivetSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Hyacinth and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,906

PerfumerHuynh Hai Yen

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#38,543

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1978

Reviews1

Category winnerDelonixHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MetaScent Delonix opens with a sharp burst of tart green mango paired against crisp bergamot and green cinnamon leaf. As the initial citrus bite settles, lush yellow florals take center stage. Ylang-ylang and red delonix blossom bring a thick, waxy sweetness that feels humid rather than sugary, balanced by the cool st…

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Sport Scent by Jovan captures the brisk, active green spirit of 1978. Built around a sharp core of bitter galbanum and soapy hyacinth, this classic formulation avoids the sugary sweetness of modern sports fragrances, offering a dry, herbal experience instead. It is best suited for casual outdoor wear or crisp spring m…

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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, Delonix or Sport Scent?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Delonix is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Sport Scent is rated 4.22/5 from 12 votes. Choose Delonix for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Sport Scent for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Delonix or Sport Scent?

Sport Scent lasts longest (Sport Scent 72/100, Delonix 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Delonix or Sport Scent?

Sport Scent projects furthest (Sport Scent 58/100, Delonix 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Delonix and Sport Scent smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Hyacinth and Oakmoss.

Is Delonix or Sport Scent better for summer or winter?

Delonix suits day or night wear; Sport Scent suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Delonix and Sport Scent?

Delonix has top notes of Cinnamon Leaf, Green Mango and Bergamot, heart notes of Delonix, Ylang-Ylang and Hyacinth, a base of Tolu Balsam, Oakmoss and Cedar. Sport Scent has top notes of Bergamot, Galbanum, Neroli and Marjoram, heart notes of Rose, Hyacinth, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Sandalwood and Cedar.