The debate of Chanel Allure Homme Sport vs Dior Homme Sport needs to be settled. Both of these fragrances smell amazing and you won’t be wasting your money here. However, there are differences you should know about, especially when investing in such expensive perfumes.
You’ll find these scents under the sports fragrances category. I think adding ‘sport’ to their names is a bit of a stretch. Yes, they can be worn in active situations such as when going to the gym. But you can’t fault them in any other situation either. Let’s see what’s in store for you.
This is how Chanel Allure Homme Sport smells like
With a fresh scent dominated by aquatic and aldehydes opening, Chanel Allure Homme Sport is a clear winner for both men and women. Released in 2004, it still has a summer-fresh-sports appeal that many other new scents fail to deliver.
Sea notes, blood mandarin, orange, and aldehydes are its opening notes.
Pepper, cedar, and neroli are its mid accords.
White musk, vetiver, tonka, amber, vanilla, and elemi resin are its base notes.
This formula is a bit more toned down compared to the Extreme version. Allure Homme Sport vs Allure Homme Sport Extreme is a debate that is settled by the balance of the formulation. The extreme version of this formula is a bit sharper and not as comforting.
You can buy Chanel Allure Homme Sport in 50ml, 100ml, and 150ml versions.
- The Crystal clear beginning introduces notes of water and aldehydes
- It is followed by woodsy and spicy character of the fragrance
- The base is composed of sensual white musk, Tonka beans and amber
- Package Dimensions: 4.2 L x 14.6 H x 9.6 W (centimete
This is how Dior Homme Sport smells like
Reformulated after its famous 2008 version, the 2012 Christian Dior Homme Sport fragrance is now a bit more elegant, mainly due to the added iris.
Pear, blood orange, lemon, and grapefruit are its opening notes.
Pink pepper, geranium, and nutmeg are its midnotes.
Sandalwood and vetiver accords are its base notes.
Overall, the fragrance feels summery. Its fresh citron opening quickly switches over to the Tuscan iris that has inspired so many reviews. Cedar is juxtaposed artistically to ginger here and the added green accords give it a sensual sporty appeal.
You can buy Dior Homme Sport in 50ml, 75ml, 125ml, and 200ml bottles.
Chanel Allure Homme Sport vs Dior Homme Sport comparison
While I like both of these fragrances and I couldn’t have a collection excluding one or the other, here’s how they perform on an individual basis.
Scent [Dior Homme Sport]
Dior Homme Sport is a bit more elegant with its fresh spicy accords. The nutmeg and grapefruit formula here are also balanced to an art level.
Longevity [Chanel Allure Homme Sport]
Both of these fragrances last a bit longer than their competitors. Dior Homme Sport lasts about 6 hours on the average person when applied to the skin. Chanel Allure Home Sport lasts around 10 hours on the average person and you might even still smell it on your skin after 24 hours.
Projection [Chanel Allure Homme Sport]
After discussing and testing out projection, most agree Allure Homme Sport is the winner. It starts with 6-7 feet projection in the first couple of hours after spraying it on the skin and it reduces to a constant 1-2 feet projection later on.
Compliments [Dior Homme Sport]
Both of these fragrances attract compliments. However, given the elegance of Dior Homme Sport is considered its advantage, it can be a bit more crowd-pleasing.
Versatility [Dior Homme Sport]
Even versatility is close to calling here. However, Dior Homme Sport is elegant and versatile for everyday wear. It’s a bit classier than other sports cologne and it takes the first spot for versatility.
Timelessness [Chanel Allure Homme Sport]
As one of the best Chanel perfumes, Allure Homme Sport is both timeless and modern. You could easily wear it today and 10 years from now. It works for daytime and nighttime as Dior Homme Sport.
| Chanel Allure Homme Sport vs Dior Homme Sport | Winner |
| Scent | Dior Homme Sport |
| Longevity | Chanel Allure Homme Sport |
| Projection | Chanel Allure Homme Sport |
| Compliments | Dior Homme Sport |
| Versatility | Dior Homme Sport |
| Timelessness | Chanel Allure Homme Sport |
The winner – Dior Homme Sport
Since these fragrances go head to head in scent and performance, we have to separate them on price. Dior Homme Sport is a bit more affordable so it gets you further.
Why they’re so similar
It’s almost impossible to find a sports fragrance of this level to compete with these 2 perfumes. While they’re not as sporty as others, they work for almost any situation and they shine in spring and summer. It’s up to you to decide if you like citrus-sandalwood-pink pepper more than the fresh-sea-air-summer formulation.