Eau de Sport vs Essence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau de Sport takes 6 of 7 categories.
Eau de SportChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
EssenceChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Sport6/7
Essence1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau de Sport
- Community sentiment
- Eau de Sport
- Longevity
- Eau de Sport
- Sillage & projection
- Eau de Sport
- Value for money
- Essence
- Versatility
- Eau de Sport
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau de Sport
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau de SportLacoste FragrancesEssenceByblosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.35/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 29%Had 26%Want 45%
3.84/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%
Category winnerEau de SportRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
43%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
60 votes
32%Love
44%Like
2%Ok
23%Dislike
0%Hate
57 votes
Category winnerEau de SportMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEau de Sport
SillageEau de Sport
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEssenceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
floral84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
marine61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotLavenderBasilLemonMandarin OrangeMintNeroli
Heart
FirCorianderCarnationClary SageJasmineGeraniumRose
Base
SandalwoodLeatherCedarAmberTonka BeanOakmossPatchouliMusk
Top
FreesiaBergamotMandarin OrangeNeroli
Heart
Sea waterGeraniumJasmineRose
Base
Teak WoodMuskVanillaCedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer78
Fall70
Winter43
Day100
Night45
Spring100
Summer81
Fall52
Winter48
Day100
Night45
Category winnerEau de SportMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,978
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#15,249
PerfumerChristine Nagel
Launched—
Reviews13
Category winnerEau de SportHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEau de Sport by Lacoste Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mint, and crushed basil before settling into an aromatic pine and cedar dry down. Created as a classic aromatic fougere, this vintage cologne pairs traditional French herbal accords with a dry oakmoss and leather base. It wears best during cool …
Reviews →Essence by Byblos is a refreshing floral woody musk launched in 2008. It opens with vibrant freesia and bergamot before settling into a sea water heart, grounding itself in teak wood and vanilla. It is a light, clean, and understated choice for a casual workday during spring or summer, sitting close to the skin withou…
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, Eau de Sport or Essence?
Eau de Sport takes 6 of 7 categories. Eau de Sport is rated 4.35/5 from 60 votes; Essence is rated 3.84/5 from 57 votes. Choose Eau de Sport for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Essence for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau de Sport or Essence?
Eau de Sport lasts longest (Eau de Sport 76/100, Essence 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau de Sport or Essence?
Eau de Sport projects furthest (Eau de Sport 69/100, Essence 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau de Sport and Essence smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Jasmine.
Is Eau de Sport or Essence better for summer or winter?
For summer, Essence is the stronger pick. For winter, Essence is the stronger pick. Eau de Sport suits daytime wear; Essence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau de Sport and Essence?
Eau de Sport has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Basil and Lemon, heart notes of Fir, Coriander, Carnation and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Cedar and Amber. Essence has top notes of Freesia, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Sea water, Geranium, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Teak Wood, Musk, Vanilla and Cedar.
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