Fragrance comparison

Sport 5.0 vs Bucephalus X

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

Sport 5.0

Zara

3.5026 votes

Rank #41,378 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Bucephalus X

Armaf

3.9851 votes

Rank #15,657 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bucephalus X takes 6 of 7 categories.

Sport 5.0
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bucephalus X
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Sport 5.01/7

Bucephalus X6/7

Ratings & consensus: Bucephalus X
Community sentiment: Bucephalus X
Longevity: Bucephalus X
Sillage & projection: Bucephalus X
Value for money: Sport 5.0
Versatility: Bucephalus X
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bucephalus X

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sport 5.0Zara

Bucephalus XArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 54%Had 31%Want 15%

3.98/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerBucephalus XRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

42%Like

23%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

35%Love

41%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerBucephalus XMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBucephalus X

SillageBucephalus X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value65

Category winnerSport 5.0Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

warm spicy74%

leather65%

cinnamon56%

fresh spicy100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

fresh65%

fruity53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match62%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotApple

Heart

GeraniumCinnamon

Base

Leather

Top

BergamotGrapefruitGingerPepper

Heart

AppleGeraniumCinnamonLeatherLavender

Base

VetiverLabdanumPatchouliMyrhh

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Geranium and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall47

Winter13

Day100

Night9

Spring82

Summer91

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night85

Category winnerBucephalus XMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

Men75

Unisex18

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,378

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#15,657

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerBucephalus XHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Sport 5.0 opens with a crisp burst of tart green apple and sour bergamot that quickly shifts into a warm spicy heart. As the bright citrus tone softens, geranium provides a clean herbal bridge into dusting cinnamon. The dry-down introduces a subtle synthetic leather note, giving the fresh aromatic base a darker a…

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Armaf Bucephalus X opens with a sharp burst of sour grapefruit and spicy ginger, quickly shifting into a sweet, fruit-forward profile on the skin. The initial fresh zing is loud and sharp, but within ten minutes, a clean lavender and crisp apple note take control. As the scent dries down, a warm base of leather and ea…

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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, Sport 5.0 or Bucephalus X?

Bucephalus X takes 6 of 7 categories. Sport 5.0 is rated 3.50/5 from 26 votes; Bucephalus X is rated 3.98/5 from 51 votes. Choose Sport 5.0 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bucephalus X for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sport 5.0 or Bucephalus X?

Bucephalus X lasts longest (Bucephalus X 65/100, Sport 5.0 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sport 5.0 or Bucephalus X?

Bucephalus X projects furthest (Bucephalus X 59/100, Sport 5.0 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sport 5.0 and Bucephalus X smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Geranium and Cinnamon.

Is Sport 5.0 or Bucephalus X better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sport 5.0 is the stronger pick. For winter, Bucephalus X is the stronger pick. Sport 5.0 suits daytime wear; Bucephalus X suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sport 5.0 and Bucephalus X?

Sport 5.0 has top notes of Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Leather. Bucephalus X has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Ginger and Pepper, heart notes of Apple, Geranium, Cinnamon and Leather, a base of Vetiver, Labdanum, Patchouli and Myrhh.