Fragrance comparison

Shem - el- Nessim vs Sport Scent

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 346 ratings analysed

4 wins

Shem - el- Nessim

Grossmith

4.40334 votes

Rank #1,765 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Sport Scent

Jovan · 1978

4.2212 votes

Rank #40,999 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shem - el- Nessim takes 4 of 5 categories.

Shem - el- Nessim
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Sport Scent
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Shem - el- Nessim4/5

Sport Scent1/5

Ratings & consensus: Shem - el- Nessim
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shem - el- Nessim
Sillage & projection: Shem - el- Nessim
Value for money: Sport Scent
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shem - el- Nessim

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shem - el- NessimGrossmith

Sport ScentJovan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 334 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 55%

4.22/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 37%Had 21%Want 42%

Category winnerShem - el- NessimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

27%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

334 votes

42%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShem - el- Nessim

SillageShem - el- Nessim

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value69

Category winnerSport ScentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

white floral77%

floral69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

aromatic84%

earthy61%

mossy46%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

NeroliBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

Orris RootYlang-YlangJasmineGeraniumRose

Base6 to 8 hours

HeliotropeSandalwoodPatchouliCedarMuskVanilla

Top

BergamotGalbanumNeroliMarjoramAngelica

Heart

RoseHyacinthGeraniumYlang-YlangCarnationOrris RootLilyJasmine

Base

OakmossCivetSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Shem - el- Nessim, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer39

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex44

Women55

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,765

PerfumerTrevor Nicholl

Launched—

Reviews57

Overall rank#40,999

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1978

Reviews1

Category winnerShem - el- NessimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shem - el- Nessim opens with a brisk splash of bergamot and neroli before revealing a dense heart of powdery orris root, rose, and ylang-ylang. The scent feels like stepping into a classic boudoir from the early twentieth century, where cosmetic powders and fresh blossoms mingle on polished wood. As the initial bright…

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Sport Scent by Jovan captures the brisk, active green spirit of 1978. Built around a sharp core of bitter galbanum and soapy hyacinth, this classic formulation avoids the sugary sweetness of modern sports fragrances, offering a dry, herbal experience instead. It is best suited for casual outdoor wear or crisp spring m…

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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, Shem - el- Nessim or Sport Scent?

Shem - el- Nessim takes 4 of 5 categories. Shem - el- Nessim is rated 4.40/5 from 334 votes; Sport Scent is rated 4.22/5 from 12 votes. Choose Shem - el- Nessim for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Sport Scent for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shem - el- Nessim or Sport Scent?

Shem - el- Nessim lasts longest (Shem - el- Nessim 75/100, Sport Scent 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shem - el- Nessim or Sport Scent?

Shem - el- Nessim projects furthest (Shem - el- Nessim 69/100, Sport Scent 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shem - el- Nessim and Sport Scent smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Shem - el- Nessim or Sport Scent better for summer or winter?

Shem - el- Nessim suits day or night wear; Sport Scent suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shem - el- Nessim and Sport Scent?

Shem - el- Nessim has top notes of Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Heliotrope, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedar. Sport Scent has top notes of Bergamot, Galbanum, Neroli and Marjoram, heart notes of Rose, Hyacinth, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Sandalwood and Cedar.