Fragrance comparison

Stardust vs Sport Scent

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

Stardust

Recreation

3.1712 votes

Rank #25,356 AromaticIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Sport Scent

Jovan · 1978

4.2212 votes

Rank #43,461 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sport Scent takes 4 of 5 categories.

Stardust
Choose it for a aromatic and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sport Scent
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Stardust1/5

Sport Scent4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

StardustRecreation

Sport ScentJovan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%

4.22/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 37%Had 21%Want 42%

Category winnerSport ScentRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

25%Like

33%Ok

8%Dislike

17%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySport Scent

SillageSport Scent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value69

Category winnerSport ScentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

iris90%

citrus80%

powdery70%

fresh spicy60%

musky50%

woody100%

aromatic84%

earthy61%

mossy46%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ThymeBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootGalbanumGeranium

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

BergamotGalbanumNeroliMarjoramAngelica

Heart

RoseHyacinthGeraniumYlang-YlangCarnationOrris RootLilyJasmine

Base

OakmossCivetSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orris Root, Galbanum and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring0

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,356

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#43,461

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1978

Reviews1

Category winnerStardustHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stardust opens with a brisk herbal citrus lift, then settles into powdery orris, soft sandalwood and musk. On skin, it often reads clean, aromatic and slightly old-school, which some wearers find grounding and easy, while others find too masculine or generic. Best for shoppers who enjoy fresh, polished woods with an i…

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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, Stardust or Sport Scent?

Sport Scent takes 4 of 5 categories. Stardust is rated 3.17/5 from 12 votes; Sport Scent is rated 4.22/5 from 12 votes. Choose Stardust for a aromatic and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sport Scent for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Stardust or Sport Scent?

Sport Scent lasts longest (Sport Scent 72/100, Stardust 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Stardust or Sport Scent?

Sport Scent projects furthest (Sport Scent 58/100, Stardust 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Stardust and Sport Scent smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orris Root, Galbanum and Geranium.

Is Stardust or Sport Scent better for summer or winter?

Stardust suits daytime wear; Sport Scent suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Stardust and Sport Scent?

Stardust has top notes of Thyme, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orris Root, Galbanum and Geranium, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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.