Fragrance comparison

Dior Homme Sport 2017 vs Rafaelle

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 2,222 ratings analysed

Dior Homme Sport 2017

Dior · 2017

4.122,220 votes

Rank #1,408 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Rafaelle

Celebon

3.002 votes

Rank #65,536 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rafaelle takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dior Homme Sport 2017
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Rafaelle
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dior Homme Sport 20171/4

Rafaelle3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rafaelle
Sillage & projection: Rafaelle
Value for money: Rafaelle
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

RafaelleCelebon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 2,220 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityRafaelle

SillageRafaelle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRafaelleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

fruity30%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match66%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

Top20-40 mins

GrapefruitBlood OrangeCitronPearBergamotLavenderRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

Pink PepperNutmegelemiGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarHaitian VetiverSandalwoodAmberwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesBlood Orange, Grapefruit, Pear and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for Rafaelle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 18%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,408

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2017

Reviews204

Overall rank#65,536

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…

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Rafaelle by Celebon hits you with bright Mediterranean sunlight. A sharp burst of tart grapefruit, crisp pear, and vibrant blood orange cuts through the air. You immediately notice a brisk chill. It feels clean and athletic without smelling like a cheap gym locker shower gel. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus …

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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, Dior Homme Sport 2017 or Rafaelle?

Rafaelle takes 3 of 4 categories. Dior Homme Sport 2017 is rated 4.12/5 from 2,220 votes; Rafaelle is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Dior Homme Sport 2017 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Rafaelle for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dior Homme Sport 2017 or Rafaelle?

Rafaelle lasts longest (Rafaelle 80/100, Dior Homme Sport 2017 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dior Homme Sport 2017 or Rafaelle?

Rafaelle projects furthest (Rafaelle 75/100, Dior Homme Sport 2017 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dior Homme Sport 2017 and Rafaelle smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Blood Orange, Grapefruit, Pear and Pink Pepper.

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

Rafaelle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Rafaelle has top notes of Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Citron and Pear, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, elemi and Ginger, a base of Cedar, Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amberwood.