Fragrance comparison

Eau de Sport vs Royal Brand Gold

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eau de Sport

Lacoste Fragrances

4.3560 votes

Rank #9,023 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Royal Brand Gold

Bi-es

2.6819 votes

Rank #62,175 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Sport takes 4 of 5 categories.

Eau de Sport
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Royal Brand Gold
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Eau de Sport4/5

Royal Brand Gold1/5

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Sport
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau de Sport
Sillage & projection: Eau de Sport
Value for money: Royal Brand Gold
Versatility: Not scored
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

Royal Brand GoldBi-es

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 29%Had 26%Want 45%

2.68/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%

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

5%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

42%Dislike

16%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

LongevityEau de Sport

SillageEau de Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRoyal Brand GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

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

Top

BergamotArgentinian Lemon

Heart

CarnationJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Carnation, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall70

Winter43

Day100

Night45

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex13

Women6

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,023

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#62,175

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Royal Brand Gold by Bi-es is a woody, spicy fragrance for men. The scent profile opens with bright bergamot and lemon, softening into a heart of jasmine and carnation. Tonka bean and sandalwood provide a warm, creamy base on the skin. It is an easygoing, budget-friendly option that works for casual daytime wear during…

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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 Royal Brand Gold?

Eau de Sport takes 4 of 5 categories. Eau de Sport is rated 4.35/5 from 60 votes; Royal Brand Gold is rated 2.68/5 from 19 votes. Choose Eau de Sport for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Royal Brand Gold for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Sport or Royal Brand Gold?

Eau de Sport lasts longest (Eau de Sport 76/100, Royal Brand Gold 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Sport or Royal Brand Gold?

Eau de Sport projects furthest (Eau de Sport 69/100, Royal Brand Gold 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Sport and Royal Brand Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Carnation, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Eau de Sport or Royal Brand Gold better for summer or winter?

Eau de Sport suits daytime wear; Royal Brand Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Sport and Royal Brand Gold?

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. Royal Brand Gold has top notes of Bergamot and Argentinian Lemon, heart notes of Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.