Champion Eau de Toilette bottle Champion
Edt Concentration Edt
U Gender U
2010 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Lime & Basil Eau de Toilette bottle Lime & Basil

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Champion
Davidoff Champion is a sharply divisive scent. Some see it as a cheap yet versatile, compliment-pulling gem ideal for the gym. Others find it utterly synthetic, bland, and poor-performing, questioning its very existence. Proceed with caution.
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Our Verdict - Lime & Basil
This one's a proper marmite scent - you'll either adore its unique, salty-citrus kick or find it a bit much. It's a bold, fresh take that certainly doesn't play subtle, so be prepared for it to make an entrance.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28% 27%
Floral 5% 14%
Fruity 2% 4%
Green 30% 22%
Sweet 0% 8%
Warm 3% 3%
Woody 17% 15%
Earthy 18% 23%
Animalic 0% 1%
Fresh 29% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Champion EdT
Lime & Basil EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Oakmoss 52% vs 37%
Only in Champion
Cedar 48%
Only in Lime & Basil
Vetiver 39% Patchouli 24%

Accords

Champion Lime & Basil
100%
Citrus
100%
92%
Aromatic
84%
48%
Fresh Spicy
79%
52%
Green
70%
49%
Earthy
67%
66%
Woody
64%
57%
Mossy
56%
Herbal
44%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
92%
84%
Fresh Spicy shared
48%
79%
Green shared
52%
70%
Earthy shared
49%
67%
Woody shared
66%
64%
Mossy shared
57%
56%
44%

Performance

Champion Lime & Basil
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Champion

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and often weak performance means it's best suited for casual wear or the gym, where an invigorating but non-cloying scent is preferred. The lack of strong projection and longevity makes it acceptable for an office environment, but too understated for formal events or a date.

Lime & Basil

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its striking freshness and intensity make it a great casual or sport scent, effectively cutting through the air. However, its strong projection and distinctive character might be too overpowering for formal settings or a conservative office environment. It can be a vibrant choice for a relaxed date, but perhaps not a first introduction.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
79%
Accord
93%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Oakmoss notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Champion
Lime & Basil
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