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!

Awesome daily summer driver from Guerlain. I'm so lucky cause I managed to cop the last bottle at the shop and now it's out of stock and I also hear that it's being discontinued. It has gotten me so many compliments this summer, especially from women telling me that I smell really good. As others mentioned here it basically smells like a really good shower gel with an almond note on top. It lasts about 4-5 hours on my skin tops and projects closely. I know this because i got most of the compliments from women standing close to me. Honestly this might be one of the best summer day fragrances out there, shame its being discontinued and they didn't make it project a little further out.

When I purchased this as a blind buy about two years ago, I was pleased. It was a nice scent and a fresh take on the EDT/EDP and other flankers. I revisited this a few weeks ago and I have fallen in love with it as a unique aquatic scent - different from everything else out there in the “blue” category. But!!!! ...It’s discontinued I hear. What a disappointment. I found an overpriced bottle on Amazon and bought it anyway. I want this to be reintroduced. It’s going to be my new scent of the summer. Something of note: Guerlain doesn’t make any other aquatic or blue fragrance for men like most other perfume companies. I’d like to see something new, if not a reintroduction of this!

Tested this in the city yesterday and also got a small sample. I love the salt water scent. To me it smells of neroli, a bit woody and salt water with a soft projection. Personally I do not smell almond. It is very nicely composed. Very much of a hot summer perfume. I can imagine this works fantastic in a more tropical climate than south Germany :) it somehow matches great with my profile picture. Will i buy a bottle? I would like this to smell more of citrus. But then i really love the salty notes. Not sure if i will get a bottle. Need to sniff it some more. But this has potentials to become a mens summer classic. I just hope they market it well.

What a unique freshie! L’Homme Ideal Sport is a fragrance that I wasn't interested in until I smelled it. This is a fresh, aromatic fragrance, with 2 main players: water and patchouli. It is one of the best fresh patchoulis I've came across. Light, watery, aromatic and fresh. There is very light touch of almond and spices that just add some weight to the "aromatic" part. L’Homme Ideal Sport is a light, safe, inoffensive, and very lovely. The smell of a genuinely-nice man. I really loved this and I wasn't expecting that. L’Homme Ideal Sport is a calming warm weather wear that leans toward the young crowd a bit. "Love"!

I have tested twice before purchased this fragrance. At first I don't really like it when I sprayed on my arm. But on the following day, the smell kept lingering in my mind. So I decided to give a second try. This time I change my mind and I like it very much. It smell very much between Bleu de Chanel and Chanel Allure Homme Sport. But Ideal Sport is more moderate which suit me more. You can spray more but without headache and nausea. (No offence to others from overpowering.)Sillage and Performance are so-so. Which I think it allows people who loves you to get closer to you for a good sniff.

this is some great juice....i have been testing this collection, so i've tried the EDP, Cool and this sport version. a rule of thumb i follow now is to pay careful attention to the performance the first time you wear it. this lasted a solid 8+ hours on me...then i noticed the more wore it the worse then performance got. im pretty sure thats from me going nose blind on the frag...so pay attention to that. i get a creamy sweet vibe off this...its just heavenly! been wearing a lot this summer ..

Briefly; try it in (very hot days in summer) and it will be amazing. To whom didn't love, just try it in hot summer it's not for moderate days in summer, its for a hot wither. I feel I am in (Swimming pool), an neroli is amazing, moderate vetiver, and alot of waterو A halo of water, clean fragrance I Love it لمن لم يحب العطر، فقط جربه في أيام الصيف الحارة جداً وليس الأيام المعتدلة، أنا جربته وكان رائعاً، وشعرت أني في مسبح، هالة من الماء، رائحة زهر البرتقال ممتازة، والفيتيفر معتدل، عطر نظيف

This is a solid performing, slightly unique aquatic sport fragrance. It gets hate because that's what it is, but it pulls it off very well. Yes, the cooler weather originals in this line are much better - but this does what it is supposed to do pretty well. Classy, sporty, lightly sweet scent. What you would expect from a guerlain sport scent. Good, not great. I like it. UPDATE: the more I wear it, the more I like it and the more unique it is amongst all the blues out there. Rating: 7.9

I now own l’homme Ideal EDT, EDP, Cologne, and now just barely got this in today after searching forever to find a decent price. I got a 3.4oz for $80 dollars on Mercari, and I genuinely have to say this is my favorite in the line. This is similar to the cologne version, but the cologne version with the pink pepper just doesn’t smell as nice as the aquatic watery notes you get with this one that makes it feel much more “airy”. Very underrated, and I’m happy I tracked this one down

@Jasminalia - If what you say is true that this new L'Homme Ideal flanker smells somewhat like a male version of Chanel Coco Mademoiselle than count me in! Oh how I wish Chanel would make a male version of Mademoiselle! It smells so good! I suspect that this L'Homme Ideal Sport will be very well done as all of the L'Homme Ideal flankers have been very nice in my opinion! Can't wait to get my nose on it & than I will update with a proper review..

Excellent quality! Love it!! For an aquatic, it is way better than I imagined. More complex than the other aquatics I have smelled. It has a certain, almost herbal freshess that I catch every so often. It makes me crave it, desiring to smell it more, as my mind struggles to identify it's complexities. My wife doesn't care for many fragrances, and even she approved of this one. This is the Guerlain quality I have started to expect and cherish.

EXCITED ! Who cares if the name of the flanker is SPORT ? We had Habit Rouge Sport from Guerlain that was not "sporty" at all but very flowery and beautiful instead... Moreover, to me, almond, neroli, spices and patchouli don't sound like sporty notes at all. Let's see what the duo Wasser/Jelk prepared for us this time around. I hope it's gonna be heavy on the neroli with strong almond and vetiver undertones. Let's wait and see. :)

An aquatic/blue freshness with a unique twist of almond. I'm surprised it doesn't get as much hype as it deserves (maybe because it isn't very unique after all?) Well it is super great for me. It has some of the qualities of Bleu de Chanel, Y EDP, and other popular fragrances but it has that L'Homme Ideal's signature almond note that is very prominent. I love it. Lasts surprisingly long too, with a good projection and sillage.

I do not know why all the hate on this one? It is - in a way - a twin brother of the L'homme Ideal EDC vis a vis (am I using this word right?) vibe and lightness - ofcourse, the scent is different in essence...you can smell the water notes and the neroli along with the famous almond note in there. All I know is when I received this one, it just made me smile...a lot. A perfect early morning scent for the summer.

This fragrance should deserve a higher appreciation. It is very unique, definitely a flanker of L’homme Ideal line with a noticeable Almond note, and sophisticated. I understand that the entire collection of L’homme Ideal line is great and among them L’homme Ideal Sport receives the least amount of love - but, this is such a wonderful fragrance and one of my favorite summer scents out of 1,000 I own.