First Breath vs Action Sport
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Action Sport takes 3 of 4 categories.
First BreathChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Action SportChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
First Breath1/4
Action Sport3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- First Breath
- Sillage & projection
- Action Sport
- Value for money
- Action Sport
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Action Sport
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
First BreathMasterpieceAction SportTrussardiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%
4.23/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 42%Had 41%Want 18%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
45%Love
36%Like
14%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst Breath
SillageAction Sport
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAction SportBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
woody48%
green30%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
earthy77%
woody69%
herbal61%
Scent match64%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeMandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
White FlowersBasilThyme
Base
PatchouliVetiverMusk
Top
BergamotGrapefruitLemonMandarin Orange
Heart
BasilLavenderNeroliGeraniumTarragonJasmineIris
Base
OakmossVetiverPatchouliAmbergrisTonka BeanMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Basil. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night33
Spring69
Summer100
Fall23
Winter15
Day100
Night31
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#69,924
PerfumerLeslie Girard
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#48,988
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAction SportHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFirst Breath by Masterpiece opens with a sharp burst of cold lime, tart grapefruit, and sweet mandarin orange peel. The citrus punch immediately wakes up your nose before fresh culinary herbs take over. Green basil and crushed thyme bring an aromatic, savory edge that keeps the citrus blend crisp rather than sugary. …
Reviews →Action Sport by Trussardi brings sharp citrus together with a crisp herbal backbone. Bright bergamot and bitter grapefruit open the scent before settling into aromatic lavender and green basil. Oakmoss and vetiver anchor the base on warm skin. Built for casual spring mornings and outdoor daytime wear, it presents an a…
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, First Breath or Action Sport?
Action Sport takes 3 of 4 categories. First Breath is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Action Sport is rated 4.23/5 from 22 votes. Choose First Breath for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Action Sport for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First Breath or Action Sport?
First Breath lasts longest (First Breath 60/100, Action Sport 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First Breath or Action Sport?
Action Sport projects furthest (Action Sport 55/100, First Breath 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First Breath and Action Sport smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Basil.
Is First Breath or Action Sport better for summer or winter?
First Breath suits daytime wear; Action Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First Breath and Action Sport?
First Breath has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of White Flowers, Basil and Thyme, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk. Action Sport has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Basil, Lavender, Neroli and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Ambergris.
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