Fragrance comparison

Imperial Iris Cologne vs Eau de Sport

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

Imperial Iris Cologne

Floris

3.836 votes

Rank #46,068 AromaticWoody

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61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Eau de Sport

Lacoste Fragrances

4.3560 votes

Rank #9,971 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Sport takes 4 of 4 categories.

Imperial Iris Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Sport
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Imperial Iris Cologne0/4

Eau de Sport4/4

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

Imperial Iris CologneFloris

Eau de SportLacoste Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%

4.35/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 29%Had 26%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

48%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityEau de Sport

SillageEau de Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value59

Category winnerEau de SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotSea NotesCassisLavender

Heart

PetitgrainRoseNeroliGeranium

Base

Iris FlowerOakmossSandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

BergamotLavenderBasilLemonMandarin OrangeMintNeroli

Heart

FirCorianderCarnationClary SageJasmineGeraniumRose

Base

SandalwoodLeatherCedarAmberTonka BeanOakmossPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Rose and Neroli. 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

Summer75

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer78

Fall70

Winter43

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men81

Unisex13

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,068

PerfumerNicola Pozzani

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#9,971

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerEau de SportHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Floris Imperial Iris Cologne opens with a brisk splash of bergamot, sea notes, and tart cassis before settling into an airy lavender heart. A clean backbone of iris flower, neroli, and oakmoss emerges on warm skin. Built as a fresh botanical interpretation of traditional Eau de Cologne, it shines during sunlit spring …

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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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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, Imperial Iris Cologne or Eau de Sport?

Eau de Sport takes 4 of 4 categories. Imperial Iris Cologne is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Eau de Sport is rated 4.35/5 from 60 votes. Choose Imperial Iris Cologne for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Sport for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Imperial Iris Cologne or Eau de Sport?

Eau de Sport lasts longest (Eau de Sport 76/100, Imperial Iris Cologne 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imperial Iris Cologne or Eau de Sport?

Eau de Sport projects furthest (Eau de Sport 69/100, Imperial Iris Cologne 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imperial Iris Cologne and Eau de Sport smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Rose and Neroli.

Is Imperial Iris Cologne or Eau de Sport better for summer or winter?

Imperial Iris Cologne suits daytime wear; Eau de Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imperial Iris Cologne and Eau de Sport?

Imperial Iris Cologne has top notes of Bergamot, Sea Notes, Cassis and Lavender, heart notes of Petitgrain, Rose, Neroli and Geranium, a base of Iris Flower, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Amber. 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.