Fragrance comparison

Le Sportif vs Berlin Urban

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Le Sportif

G. Nejman

3.4314 votes

Rank #63,510 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Berlin Urban

Mahogany

4.388 votes

Rank #44,769 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Berlin Urban takes 3 of 4 categories.

Le Sportif
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Berlin Urban
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Le Sportif1/4

Berlin Urban3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Berlin Urban
Sillage & projection: Le Sportif
Value for money: Berlin Urban
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Berlin Urban

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le SportifG. Nejman

Berlin UrbanMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 36%Had 32%Want 32%

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

36%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

63%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityBerlin Urban

SillageLe Sportif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value95

Category winnerBerlin UrbanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

aquatic69%

floral61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeMelonBergamotLemonGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

CyclamenSea waterRosemaryLily-of-the-Valley

Base5-8 hrs

PatchouliMuskAmber

Top

Mandarin OrangeViolet LeafGrapefruitPink PepperSicilian LemonBergamotGinger

Heart

KephalisRosemaryCassisYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegGeraniumTransparent Woods

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskLabdanumSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Le Sportif, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall43

Winter29

Day100

Night32

Spring83

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 16%Party 10%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,510

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,769

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBerlin UrbanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Sportif by G. Nejman cuts through warm air with crisp, energetic vigor. It stands out as an authentic fresh lemon perfume men can wear every day without smelling synthetic. The opening hits with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, chilled melon, and tart lemon juice. It wakes you up fast. After roughly twenty minut…

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Berlin Urban by Mahogany is a woody, aromatic scent built for daily wear. It opens with a vibrant mix of citrus and pink pepper before shifting into a complex heart of woods and spices. The dry-down relies on patchouli and oakmoss, providing a grounded, masculine finish that performs reliably through long office days …

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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, Le Sportif or Berlin Urban?

Berlin Urban takes 3 of 4 categories. Le Sportif is rated 3.43/5 from 14 votes; Berlin Urban is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Le Sportif for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Berlin Urban for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Sportif or Berlin Urban?

Berlin Urban lasts longest (Berlin Urban 83/100, Le Sportif 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Sportif or Berlin Urban?

Le Sportif projects furthest (Le Sportif 69/100, Berlin Urban 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Sportif and Berlin Urban smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Grapefruit.

Is Le Sportif or Berlin Urban better for summer or winter?

Le Sportif suits daytime wear; Berlin Urban suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Sportif and Berlin Urban?

Le Sportif has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Melon, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Cyclamen, Sea water, Rosemary and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Amber. Berlin Urban has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Kephalis, Rosemary, Cassis and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.