Fragrance comparison

Eau de Sport vs Surfing Shipstern Bluff

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eau de Sport

Lacoste Fragrances

4.3560 votes

Rank #9,023 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Surfing Shipstern Bluff

Zara

4.1527 votes

Rank #16,510 CitrusFresh Spicy

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.
Surfing Shipstern Bluff
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau de Sport4/5

Surfing Shipstern Bluff1/5

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Sport
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau de Sport
Sillage & projection: Eau de Sport
Value for money: Surfing Shipstern Bluff
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

Surfing Shipstern BluffZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 29%Had 26%Want 45%

4.15/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 55%Had 11%Want 35%

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

35%Love

60%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityEau de Sport

SillageEau de Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value74

Category winnerSurfing Shipstern BluffBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

musky48%

powdery30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

BergamotLemon

Heart

Mandarin OrangeLavender

Base

MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Lemon and Mandarin Orange. 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

Spring78

Summer100

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex13

Women6

Men41

Unisex59

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,023

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#16,510

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

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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Surfing Shipstern Bluff by Zara opens with a bright splash of bergamot and lemon, quickly settling into a refreshing heart of mandarin and lavender. It is a straightforward, aromatic woody scent ideal for casual summer days. This 2023 release offers a clean, reliable profile that feels at home on a hot afternoon or as…

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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 Surfing Shipstern Bluff?

Eau de Sport takes 4 of 5 categories. Eau de Sport is rated 4.35/5 from 60 votes; Surfing Shipstern Bluff is rated 4.15/5 from 27 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 Surfing Shipstern Bluff for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Sport or Surfing Shipstern Bluff?

Eau de Sport lasts longest (Eau de Sport 76/100, Surfing Shipstern Bluff 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Sport or Surfing Shipstern Bluff?

Eau de Sport projects furthest (Eau de Sport 69/100, Surfing Shipstern Bluff 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Sport and Surfing Shipstern Bluff smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Lemon and Mandarin Orange.

Is Eau de Sport or Surfing Shipstern Bluff better for summer or winter?

Eau de Sport suits daytime wear; Surfing Shipstern Bluff suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Sport and Surfing Shipstern Bluff?

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. Surfing Shipstern Bluff has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Mandarin Orange and Lavender, a base of Musk and Patchouli.