Fragrance comparison

Sulky vs Adidas Sport Fever

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 102 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sulky

Luciano Soprani

3.8919 votes

Rank #49,393 AromaticFruity

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72%scent match

Closely related

Adidas Sport Fever

Adidas

3.2583 votes

Rank #27,144 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sulky takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sulky
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Adidas Sport Fever
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Sulky3/5

Adidas Sport Fever2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SulkyLuciano Soprani

Adidas Sport FeverAdidas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 35%Had 37%Want 29%

3.25/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 27%Had 61%Want 12%

Category winnerSulkyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

23%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevitySulky

SillageSulky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value80

Category winnerAdidas Sport FeverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match72%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleBlack CurrantRed AppleGrapefruitBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

JasmineLavenderGeraniumNutmegMintTarragon

Base

AmberTonka BeanVetiverSandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchoulioak moss

Top

GrapefruitMelonLemonBergamotLavenderPineappleMintBlack Currant

Heart

VioletJasmineGeranium

Base

AmberSandalwoodVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Black Currant, Grapefruit and Bergamot. 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

Summer57

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night83

Spring63

Summer100

Fall30

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,393

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,144

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAdidas Sport FeverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sulky by Luciano Soprani is an aromatic fougere that leans into sharp, fruity citrus. It blends pineapple and red apple with a cool, peppery mint heart. This 2005 release is designed for men who want a crisp, professional scent for daily office wear. It feels clean, energetic, and remains anchored by a traditional bas…

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Adidas Sport Fever by Adidas is a Aromatic fragrance for men. Adidas Sport Fever was launched in 2002. Top notes are Grapefruit, Melon, Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender, Pineapple, Mint and Black Currant; middle notes are Violet, Jasmine and Geranium; base notes are Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.

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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, Sulky or Adidas Sport Fever?

Sulky takes 3 of 5 categories. Sulky is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes; Adidas Sport Fever is rated 3.25/5 from 83 votes. Choose Sulky for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Adidas Sport Fever for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Sulky or Adidas Sport Fever?

Sulky lasts longest (Sulky 68/100, Adidas Sport Fever 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sulky or Adidas Sport Fever?

Sulky projects furthest (Sulky 67/100, Adidas Sport Fever 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sulky and Adidas Sport Fever smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Black Currant, Grapefruit and Bergamot.

Is Sulky or Adidas Sport Fever better for summer or winter?

Sulky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sulky and Adidas Sport Fever?

Sulky has top notes of Pineapple, Black Currant, Red Apple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Adidas Sport Fever has top notes of Grapefruit, Melon, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.