Fragrance comparison

Kanon for Men vs Version Sport

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 185 ratings analysed

5 wins

Kanon for Men

Kanøn

3.88175 votes

Rank #8,257 WoodyEarthy

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21%scent match

Clearly different

Version Sport

Ulric de Varens

3.9010 votes

Rank #44,507 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kanon for Men takes 5 of 5 categories.

Kanon for Men
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Version Sport
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kanon for Men5/5

Version Sport0/5

Ratings & consensus: Kanon for Men
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kanon for Men
Sillage & projection: Kanon for Men
Value for money: Kanon for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kanon for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kanon for MenKanøn

Version SportUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 52%Had 19%Want 29%

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 67%Had 10%Want 24%

Category winnerKanon for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

175 votes

20%Love

50%Like

30%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityKanon for Men

SillageKanon for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value89

Category winnerKanon for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

mossy84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

woody69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Clary SageSicilian BergamotLime

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyEgyptian JasmineVioletOlibanumCinnamon

Base

MossOakmossMuskPatchouliSandalwoodAmberHoneyHaitian Vetiver

Top15-30 mins

LimeBergamotPink Pepper

Heart1.5-3 hrs

AppleLavenderClary SageBlack Tea

Base3-5 hrs

PatchouliLeatherOlibanumOakmossTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Sicilian Bergamot, Lime and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Version Sport, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer41

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer90

Fall90

Winter40

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Casual 45%Work 32%Party 12%Date 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#44,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKanon for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kanon for Men opens with a sharp burst of lime and Sicilian bergamot, balanced by the herbal crunch of clary sage. It settles into a mossy, woody base sweetened by a distinct honey note and anchored by patchouli. This vintage blend is built for casual daytime wear during the crisp days of autumn.

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Version Sport by Ulric de Varens kicks off with a sharp, wake-up snap of zesty lime and tart bergamot. The citrus bursts forward with immediate energy. A pinch of crushed pink pepper adds dry heat underneath the surface. Within ten minutes, crisp green apple and clean lavender take over, smoothing out the initial alco…

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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, Kanon for Men or Version Sport?

Kanon for Men takes 5 of 5 categories. Kanon for Men is rated 3.88/5 from 175 votes; Version Sport is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes. Choose Kanon for Men for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Version Sport for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kanon for Men or Version Sport?

Kanon for Men lasts longest (Kanon for Men 60/100, Version Sport 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kanon for Men or Version Sport?

Kanon for Men projects furthest (Kanon for Men 54/100, Version Sport 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kanon for Men and Version Sport smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Sicilian Bergamot, Lime and Olibanum.

Is Kanon for Men or Version Sport better for summer or winter?

Kanon for Men suits daytime wear; Version Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kanon for Men and Version Sport?

Kanon for Men has top notes of Clary Sage, Sicilian Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Egyptian Jasmine, Violet and Olibanum, a base of Moss, Oakmoss, Musk and Patchouli. Version Sport has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Apple, Lavender, Clary Sage and Black Tea, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Olibanum and Oakmoss.