Fragrance comparison

Grand Sport Extreme vs Taosi

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

Grand Sport Extreme

Ninel Perfume

4.002 votes

Rank #59,373 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Taosi

Therapeutate Parfums

3.502 votes

Rank #58,756 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Grand Sport Extreme
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity.
Taosi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Grand Sport Extreme1/3

Taosi1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Grand Sport Extreme
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Taosi

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Grand Sport ExtremeNinel Perfume

TaosiTherapeutate Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityGrand Sport Extreme

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

warm spicy70%

earthy60%

aromatic50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

citrus77%

woody65%

earthy53%

herbal42%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegBergamotLime

Heart

JasmineThymeRoseBasil

Base

PatchouliCastoreum

Top

LimeNeroliPepperBergamotOrange

Heart

LavenderRosemaryBasilGeraniumNutmegRoseHyssopLaurels

Base

VetiverVanillaYlang-YlangOakmossJasmineNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Bergamot, Lime 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 season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,756

PerfumerRodney Hughes

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerTaosiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grand Sport Extreme opens with a sharp burst of lime and bitter bergamot, backed by a dry kick of nutmeg. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus edge cools down to reveal a gritty herbal heart of basil and thyme, tied together with a faint stemmy jasmine. The true weight sits in the base. Dark patchouli and smoky,…

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Taosi by Therapeutate Parfums opens with a sharp burst of lime and bergamot before shifting into a dense herbal core of lavender, rosemary, and basil. Created by perfumer Rodney Hughes, this aromatic fougere pushes traditional herbal elements into darker, earthier territory. The citrus brightness burns off quickly on …

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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, Grand Sport Extreme or Taosi?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Grand Sport Extreme is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Taosi is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Grand Sport Extreme for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity. Choose Taosi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Grand Sport Extreme or Taosi?

Grand Sport Extreme lasts longest (Grand Sport Extreme 80/100, Taosi 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Grand Sport Extreme or Taosi?

Projection is very close: Grand Sport Extreme 75/100, Taosi 75/100 for sillage.

Do Grand Sport Extreme and Taosi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Lime and Jasmine.

Is Grand Sport Extreme or Taosi better for summer or winter?

Taosi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Grand Sport Extreme and Taosi?

Grand Sport Extreme has top notes of Nutmeg, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Jasmine, Thyme, Rose and Basil, a base of Patchouli and Castoreum. Taosi has top notes of Lime, Neroli, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Basil and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Vanilla, Ylang-Ylang and Oakmoss.