Fragrance comparison

Le Sportif vs Elegance

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

Le Sportif

G. Nejman

3.4314 votes

Rank #63,510 CitrusAromatic

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38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Elegance

Ana Hickmann

4.1039 votes

Rank #32,508 White FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elegance takes 3 of 5 categories.

Le Sportif
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elegance
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Le Sportif2/5

Elegance3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le SportifG. Nejman

EleganceAna Hickmann

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 36%Had 32%Want 32%

4.10/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 36%Want 25%

Category winnerEleganceRating 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

36%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityLe Sportif

SillageLe Sportif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value78

Category winnerEleganceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

aquatic69%

floral61%

white floral100%

rose92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh and floral

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

MelonPineappleCassisGrapefruitBergamotMandarin OrangeAppleLime

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomJasmineMimosaViolet

Base

VanillaMuskCedarHoneyAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Melon, Bergamot 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall69

Winter56

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,510

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEleganceHigher 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…

Reviews →

Elegance by Ana Hickmann is a bright, fruit-forward floral composition built for daytime wear. Opening with a vivid blast of pineapple and melon, it quickly transitions into a bouquet of jasmine and lily-of-the-valley. The dry-down introduces a soft sweetness through honey and vanilla, making it a reliable choice for …

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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 Elegance?

Elegance takes 3 of 5 categories. Le Sportif is rated 3.43/5 from 14 votes; Elegance is rated 4.10/5 from 39 votes. Choose Le Sportif for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elegance for a white floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Sportif or Elegance?

Le Sportif lasts longest (Le Sportif 72/100, Elegance 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Sportif or Elegance?

Le Sportif projects furthest (Le Sportif 69/100, Elegance 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Sportif and Elegance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Melon, Bergamot and Grapefruit.

Is Le Sportif or Elegance better for summer or winter?

Le Sportif suits daytime wear; Elegance suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Sportif and Elegance?

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. Elegance has top notes of Melon, Pineapple, Cassis and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Cedar and Honey.