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Dior Homme Sport 2012 Eau de Toilette bottle Dior Homme Sport 2012 EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2012 Year -
££ Price Tier £
French Activity Eau de Parfum bottle French Activity EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Dior Homme Sport 2012 EDT
A modern classic that’s fresh, elegant, and almost universally loved. It’s got that distinctive Dior Homme DNA, but with a vibrant, citrusy swagger perfect for warmer days. Performance concerns aside, this one's a definite crowd-pleaser.
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Our Verdict - French Activity EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Dior Homme Sports - a warm spicy fragrance led by Ginger Flower, Citron, with powdery depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Dior Homme Sport 2012 EDT
French Activity EDP

Notes

Dior Homme Sport 2012
French Activity

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Shared Notes
Citron 57% vs 46%
Ginger 42% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Iris 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Cedar 51% vs 53%
Green 48% vs 46%

Accords

Dior Homme Sport 2012 French Activity
100%
Citrus
52%
Powdery
78%
52%
Woody
66%
63%
Iris
61%
Fresh
Green
54%
100%
Powdery shared
52%
78%
Woody shared
52%
66%
63%
61%
54%

Performance

Dior Homme Sport 2012 French Activity
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Dior Homme Sport 2012

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its fresh, clean profile makes it highly versatile for office, casual, and sport settings without being overwhelming. While labelled 'sport', many reviews highlight its suitability for formal events and dates, though its moderate projection keeps it from being a power player there.

French Activity

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The warm spicy character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its warm spicy, powdery signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Dior Homme Sport 2012 EDT
French Activity EDP
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