L’Homme Idéal Sport

I finally was able to get a quick sniff of this "Sport" flanker of "Guerlain L'Homme Ideal" & my first impression is that I like it! Ever since I heard someone compare this fragrance to a male version of "Chanel Coco Mademoiselle" I had been dying to try it.. Now this is just my first impression as I was only able to get a quick sniff on paper but right away I knew exactly what that person meant! Guerlain L'Homme Ideal Sport opens up nice & fresh yet you can tell right away that it has some depth to it.. I do detect some of the L'Homme Ideal DNA as there is a touch of that almond accord in there yet this fragrance strays further from L'Homme Ideal than even L'Homme Ideal Cologne did.. There are some floral notes which lend this Sport flanker somewhat of an almost unisex/feminine vibe to it.. A very nice patchouli note in the base stands out which contrasts nicely with the fresh aquatic opening & the floral heart along with with those touches of sweet almond.. That patchouli note contrasting with the other notes is most likely where that "Chanel" comparison came from.. Anyways I definitely want to get to know this fragrance better as it is the first fragrance out of the "Guerlain L'Homme Ideal" line that I actually might want to add to my collection!

I myself do not understand the mediocre rating, the "meh"-reactions or even the hate this wonderful fragrance gets. I must confess that the sport version is my favorite of all the l'homme ideal fragrances. Sure, it's aquatic, but it has this subtle sweetness and warmth to it. Crisp, clean, cold but also warm and cozy like an open fireplace. Also most of the people say it's a summer only scent. For me it's one of my winter favorites and I only use it in fall or winter. When I smell the fragrance I imagine me leaving the house at a cold winter morning or evening, feeling the ice cold air on the skin of my face. I think that's the crisp, aquatic character of the fragrance. But then I remember I am being warm and cozy in my thick winter jacket, taking a deep breath to capture the fresh air before taking a walk out in the nature. But I imagine a rather industrial landscape. Not the usual winter wonderland but a winter landscape with view of the city lights or that old factory building in the background. This scent gives me so much imagination and emotions, it's a 10/10 for me :)

I've spent several months with this frag and it's pretty good. Not necessarily a must have as there are others that produce similar vibes. This fragrance opens up with beautiful citrus and almond. The almond fades away at the one hour mark and light vetiver and quiet tonka keep you smelling fresh for a good 8 hours. It's a good performer. Outside of the brand, there are some similar fragrances that are cheaper but don't last as long. Two that come to mind are Ambre Fraîche Baldessarini and Aqua Essenziale Ferragamo (even more citrus). But I think ideal sport is the best in terms of scent and performance. Lastly The One Grey by D&G is also an amazing scent with a similar vibe. I'm a huge Guerlain and Ideal fan. My favourites are Ideal Intense and Cologne. This one is a good starter into the line, but the original is bit more exciting and will give you something a bit more unique if you're new to it. Enjoy friends.

I just love this scent. I have close to 100 different colognes and some of them are blue, aquatic fragrances and I have to say that this one is one of my favorite among the aquatic smells. I own the Cologne version, Ideal Cool, Sport and Extreme and I have to say that every single one of them has its own character. I know the Cologne has been hyped in the fragrance community, however; that is where personal preferences and tastes come into play. If I had to choose between the Cologne, Cool and the Sport versions and rank them, I would do it as follows: 1) Sport 2) Cool 3) Cologne. Thats why its always a good idea to test something for yourself before making a decision based on someone else's opinion. I think Guerlain Ideal Sport is a very underrated fragrance and more people should give it a wear. It is a simple fragrance, but its gorgeousness is in its simplicity.

Blah blah Bleu Sport flankers.... But it's Guerlain. Hold on, it is worth investigating-what would they do with this tired and overdone genre? They're going to add something that smells almost sexy to the boring bleu DNA, that's what! There is something a little dirty going on in this, a little nutty earthiness that combines really well with the fresh aquatic accord that gives this sporty flanker an unexpected edge. There is no ambroxan in it, so it doesn't have that dizzying, fuzzy, chemical dry down that define so many of these modern "sporty" masculines. And of course, it is constructed with that typical Guerlain elan that elevates it above the typical designer-house freshie. The most unloved son in the Ideal family deserves more attention!