Fragrance comparison

Rafaelle vs Dior Homme Sport 2017

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 2,222 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rafaelle

Celebon

3.002 votes

Rank #65,536 CitrusWoody

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66%scent match

Closely related

Dior Homme Sport 2017

Dior · 2017

4.122,220 votes

Rank #1,408 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rafaelle takes 3 of 4 categories.

Rafaelle
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dior Homme Sport 2017
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Rafaelle3/4

Dior Homme Sport 20171/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rafaelle
Sillage & projection: Rafaelle
Value for money: Rafaelle
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dior Homme Sport 2017

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RafaelleCelebon

Dior Homme Sport 2017Dior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

4.12/ 5 · 2,220 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

41%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

2,220 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityRafaelle

SillageRafaelle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value46

Category winnerRafaelleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

fruity30%

Scent match66%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

GrapefruitBlood OrangeCitronPearBergamotLavenderRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

Pink PepperNutmegelemiGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarHaitian VetiverSandalwoodAmberwoodVanilla

Top

Blood OrangeGrapefruitLemonPear

Heart

Pink PepperNutmegGeranium

Base

SandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Blood Orange, Pear and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for Rafaelle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 18%Party 11%

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,408

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2017

Reviews204

Category winnerDior Homme Sport 2017Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rafaelle by Celebon hits you with bright Mediterranean sunlight. A sharp burst of tart grapefruit, crisp pear, and vibrant blood orange cuts through the air. You immediately notice a brisk chill. It feels clean and athletic without smelling like a cheap gym locker shower gel. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus …

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Dior Homme Sport 2017 opens with an immediate splash of juicy blood orange, tart lemon, and crisp pear that feels like stepping out of a cool shower on a sticky morning. Within twenty minutes, warm pink pepper and grated nutmeg add a gentle kick without turning heavy, leading into a clean base of smooth sandalwood and…

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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, Rafaelle or Dior Homme Sport 2017?

Rafaelle takes 3 of 4 categories. Rafaelle is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Dior Homme Sport 2017 is rated 4.12/5 from 2,220 votes. Choose Rafaelle for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dior Homme Sport 2017 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rafaelle or Dior Homme Sport 2017?

Rafaelle lasts longest (Rafaelle 80/100, Dior Homme Sport 2017 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rafaelle or Dior Homme Sport 2017?

Rafaelle projects furthest (Rafaelle 75/100, Dior Homme Sport 2017 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rafaelle and Dior Homme Sport 2017 smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Pear and Pink Pepper.

Is Rafaelle or Dior Homme Sport 2017 better for summer or winter?

Rafaelle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rafaelle and Dior Homme Sport 2017?

Rafaelle has top notes of Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Citron and Pear, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, elemi and Ginger, a base of Cedar, Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amberwood. Dior Homme Sport 2017 has top notes of Blood Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon and Pear, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood and Vetiver.