Fragrance comparison

L’Homme Idéal Cool vs L’Homme Idéal Sport

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 2,159 ratings analysed

7 wins

L’Homme Idéal Cool

Guerlain

4.141,203 votes

Rank #1,150 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

L’Homme Idéal Sport

Guerlain

3.95956 votes

Rank #2,506 AquaticAlmond

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L’Homme Idéal Cool takes 7 of 8 categories.

L’Homme Idéal Cool
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
L’Homme Idéal Sport
Choose it for a aquatic and almond character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

L’Homme Idéal Cool7/8

L’Homme Idéal Sport1/8

Ratings & consensus: L’Homme Idéal Cool
Community sentiment: L’Homme Idéal Cool
Longevity: L’Homme Idéal Cool
Sillage & projection: L’Homme Idéal Cool
Value for money: L’Homme Idéal Sport
Versatility: L’Homme Idéal Cool
Note pyramid (duration): L’Homme Idéal Cool
Fragranxe ranking: L’Homme Idéal Cool

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L’Homme Idéal CoolGuerlain

L’Homme Idéal SportGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 1,203 votes

Have 49%Had 12%Want 39%

3.95/ 5 · 956 votes

Have 55%Had 18%Want 27%

Category winnerL’Homme Idéal CoolRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

1,203 votes

36%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

956 votes

Category winnerL’Homme Idéal CoolMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityL’Homme Idéal Cool

SillageL’Homme Idéal Cool

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value55

Category winnerL’Homme Idéal SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

almond69%

aquatic61%

aquatic100%

almond92%

woody84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, almond and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

MintBergamotOrangeAnise

Heart2 to 4 hours

AlmondWater NotesNeroli

Base4 to 7 hours

AmbroxanVetiverPatchouli

Top15 to 30 minutes

Watery NotesAlmondSpices

Heart1 to 2 hours

Neroli

Base3 to 4 hours

VetiverCoumarinPatchouli

Category winnerL’Homme Idéal CoolLongest dry-down: 4 to 7 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall36

Winter12

Day100

Night29

Spring88

Summer100

Fall34

Winter10

Day100

Night20

Category winnerL’Homme Idéal CoolMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,150

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#2,506

PerfumerDelphine Jelk, Thierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews139

Category winnerL’Homme Idéal CoolHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L’Homme Idéal Cool by Guerlain is a crisp aromatic fougere that takes the line's signature almond character into brisk, warm-weather territory. It opens with an energizing splash of garden mint, sharp bergamot, sweet orange, and a spicy kick of anise. As the opening settles, smooth almond joins fresh water notes and c…

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L’Homme Idéal Sport by Guerlain translates the house's signature nutty profile into an uplifting warm-weather scent. Launched in 2017 as an Eau de Toilette, it pairs brisk watery notes and light spices with a distinctive almond accord right from the first spray. A clean heart of neroli prevents the blend from becoming…

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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, L’Homme Idéal Cool or L’Homme Idéal Sport?

L’Homme Idéal Cool takes 7 of 8 categories. L’Homme Idéal Cool is rated 4.14/5 from 1,203 votes; L’Homme Idéal Sport is rated 3.95/5 from 956 votes. Choose L’Homme Idéal Cool for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose L’Homme Idéal Sport for a aquatic and almond character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L’Homme Idéal Cool or L’Homme Idéal Sport?

L’Homme Idéal Cool lasts longest (L’Homme Idéal Cool 65/100, L’Homme Idéal Sport 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L’Homme Idéal Cool or L’Homme Idéal Sport?

L’Homme Idéal Cool projects furthest (L’Homme Idéal Cool 59/100, L’Homme Idéal Sport 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L’Homme Idéal Cool and L’Homme Idéal Sport smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, almond and aquatic accords. Common notes include Almond, Neroli, Vetiver and Patchouli.

Is L’Homme Idéal Cool or L’Homme Idéal Sport better for summer or winter?

For summer, L’Homme Idéal Cool is the stronger pick. For winter, L’Homme Idéal Cool is the stronger pick. L’Homme Idéal Cool suits daytime wear; L’Homme Idéal Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L’Homme Idéal Cool and L’Homme Idéal Sport?

L’Homme Idéal Cool has top notes of Mint, Bergamot, Orange and Anise, heart notes of Almond, Water Notes and Neroli, a base of Ambroxan, Vetiver and Patchouli. L’Homme Idéal Sport has top notes of Watery Notes, Almond and Spices, heart notes of Neroli, a base of Vetiver, Coumarin and Patchouli.