Fragrance comparison

Le Sportif vs Summer 1872

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

Le Sportif

G. Nejman

3.4314 votes

Rank #63,510 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Summer 1872

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7315 votes

Rank #50,747 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer 1872 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Le Sportif
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Summer 1872
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Le Sportif1/5

Summer 18723/5

Ratings & consensus: Summer 1872
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Le Sportif
Value for money: Summer 1872
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Summer 1872

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le SportifG. Nejman

Summer 1872Alexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 36%Had 32%Want 32%

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

Category winnerSummer 1872Rating 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

40%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageLe Sportif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSummer 1872Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

aquatic69%

floral61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

PetitgrainLavenderLimeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotNutmeg

Heart

JasmineMarigoldFreesiaClary SageCyclamen

Base

MuskAmberFrench labdanumOlibanumPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Cyclamen and Patchouli. 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

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,510

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,747

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSummer 1872Higher 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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Summer 1872 opens bright and busy, with lime, grapefruit, bergamot and petitgrain pushed by a noticeable fresh spicy edge. Pineapple and peach soften the citrus, while lavender and green notes keep it crisp rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns more aromatic and woody, with musk, amber and cedar giving it…

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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 Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 takes 3 of 5 categories. Le Sportif is rated 3.43/5 from 14 votes; Summer 1872 is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose Le Sportif for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Summer 1872 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Sportif or Summer 1872?

They last about the same: Le Sportif 72/100, Summer 1872 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Le Sportif or Summer 1872?

Le Sportif projects furthest (Le Sportif 69/100, Summer 1872 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Sportif and Summer 1872 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Cyclamen and Patchouli.

Is Le Sportif or Summer 1872 better for summer or winter?

Le Sportif suits daytime wear; Summer 1872 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Sportif and Summer 1872?

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. Summer 1872 has top notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Freesia and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Amber, French labdanum and Olibanum.