Fragrance comparison

Eau de Sport vs First Blush

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 121 ratings analysed

6 wins

Eau de Sport

Lacoste Fragrances

4.3560 votes

Rank #9,383 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

First Blush

Clean

3.5161 votes

Rank #60,165 GreenFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Sport takes 6 of 7 categories.

Eau de Sport
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First Blush
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau de Sport6/7

First Blush1/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Sport
Community sentiment: Eau de Sport
Longevity: Eau de Sport
Sillage & projection: Eau de Sport
Value for money: First Blush
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 Fragrances

First BlushClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 29%Had 26%Want 45%

3.51/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 22%Had 17%Want 61%

Category winnerEau de SportRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

11%Love

57%Like

2%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerEau de SportMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityEau de Sport

SillageEau de Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFirst BlushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

green100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

musky61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLavenderBasilLemonMandarin OrangeMintNeroli

Heart

FirCorianderCarnationClary SageJasmineGeraniumRose

Base

SandalwoodLeatherCedarAmberTonka BeanOakmossPatchouliMusk

Top20 to 30 minutes

BergamotWhite TeaMint

Heart1 to 2 hours

JasmineNeroliBasil

Base1 to 2 hours

MuskCashmirwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Basil, Mint and Neroli. Durations are only published for First Blush, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall70

Winter43

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer83

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night17

Category winnerEau de SportMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex13

Women6

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,383

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#60,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau de SportHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau 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 …

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First Blush by Clean offers a crisp, herbal wash of scent that feels like stepping out into cool morning air. The opening hits with tangy bergamot, steeped white tea, and crushed mint leaves, delivering a refreshing burst of green energy. As the initial brightness settles, soft neroli and jasmine petals mingle with th…

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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, Eau de Sport or First Blush?

Eau de Sport takes 6 of 7 categories. Eau de Sport is rated 4.35/5 from 60 votes; First Blush is rated 3.51/5 from 61 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 First Blush for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Sport or First Blush?

Eau de Sport lasts longest (Eau de Sport 76/100, First Blush 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Sport or First Blush?

Eau de Sport projects furthest (Eau de Sport 69/100, First Blush 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Sport and First Blush smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Basil, Mint and Neroli.

Is Eau de Sport or First Blush better for summer or winter?

For summer, First Blush is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau de Sport is the stronger pick. Eau de Sport suits daytime wear; First Blush suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Sport and First Blush?

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. First Blush has top notes of Bergamot, White Tea and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli and Basil, a base of Musk, Cashmirwood and Amber.