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Dior Homme Sport 2017 vs Offense

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

Updated 2,224 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Dior Homme Sport 2017

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Offense

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dior Homme Sport 20172/4
Offense2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Dior Homme Sport 2017
Sillage & projection
Offense
Value for money
Offense
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Dior Homme Sport 2017

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Dior Homme Sport 2017Dior
OffenseDiane Castel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.12/ 5 · 2,220 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
40%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate

2,220 votes

25%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityDior Homme Sport 2017

SillageOffense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price value75
Category winnerOffenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
woody48%
fruity30%
citrus100%
woody91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
earthy65%
patchouli56%
Scent match68%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Blood OrangeGrapefruitLemonPear
Heart
Pink PepperNutmegGeranium
Base
SandalwoodVetiver
Top15 to 30 minutes
GrapefruitOrangeLemonPear
Heart1 to 2 hours
Geranium
Base3 to 5 hours
PatchouliVetiverCedar
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Pear and Geranium. Durations are only published for Offense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter12
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men91
Unisex8
Women1
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,480

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2017

Reviews204

Overall rank#61,483

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDior Homme Sport 2017Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Homme Sport 2017 opens with an immediate splash of juicy blood orange, tart lemon, and crisp pear that feels like stepping out of a cool shower on a sticky morning. Within twenty minutes, warm pink pepper and grated nutmeg add a gentle kick without turning heavy, leading into a clean base of smooth sandalwood and…

Reviews →

Offense by Diane Castel presents a crisp citrus aromatic profile designed for daily wear. The fragrance opens with an energizing splash of grapefruit, juicy orange, sharp lemon, and sweet pear. This bright fruit mixture delivers an instant burst of vitality before shifting into a balanced floral heart of geranium. As …

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, Dior Homme Sport 2017 or Offense?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dior Homme Sport 2017 is rated 4.12/5 from 2,220 votes; Offense is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Dior Homme Sport 2017 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Offense for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dior Homme Sport 2017 or Offense?

Dior Homme Sport 2017 lasts longest (Dior Homme Sport 2017 63/100, Offense 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dior Homme Sport 2017 or Offense?

Offense projects furthest (Offense 58/100, Dior Homme Sport 2017 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dior Homme Sport 2017 and Offense smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Pear and Geranium.

Is Dior Homme Sport 2017 or Offense better for summer or winter?

Offense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dior Homme Sport 2017 and Offense?

Dior Homme Sport 2017 has top notes of Blood Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon and Pear, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood and Vetiver. Offense has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange, Lemon and Pear, heart notes of Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Cedar.

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