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Dior Homme Sport Eau de Parfum bottle Dior Homme Sport EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2008 Year 2022
££ Price Tier £
Dark Door Sport Eau de Parfum bottle Dark Door Sport EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Dior Homme Sport EDP
This 2008 rendition of Dior Homme Sport is a lost gem, often mourned by aficionados as the superior, more elegant 'sport' scent. It's a zesty, clean, and surprisingly sophisticated citrus-ginger marvel, sadly discontinued and desperately missed.
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Our Verdict - Dark Door Sport EDP
This budget-friendly clone of Dior Homme Sport 2021 is a decent scent, but its weak performance means you'll be reapplying often. Perfect for those who want the scent profile without the designer price tag, though some find it a bit
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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 EDP
Dark Door Sport EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 31% vs 27%
Grapefruit 26% vs 26%
Bergamot 24% vs 20%
Elemi 17% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Ginger 43% vs 36%
Vetiver 29% vs 30%
Cedar 27% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Rosemary 38% vs 37%
Lavender 33% vs 35%
Sandalwood 28% vs 27%

Accords

Dior Homme Sport Dark Door Sport
100%
Citrus
100%
70%
Aromatic
93%
73%
Fresh Spicy
77%
48%
Woody
69%
45%
Fresh
44%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
70%
93%
Fresh Spicy shared
73%
77%
Woody shared
48%
69%
Fresh shared
45%
44%

Performance

Dior Homme Sport Dark Door Sport
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Dior Homme Sport

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

While branded 'Sport', many reviews suggest its elegance makes it suitable for office and dates, not just the gym. Its fresh, clean profile is perfect for casual daytime wear, but its moderate performance might limit its formal appeal.

Dark Door Sport

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, energetic, and clean citrus-woody profile makes it ideal for casual wear and active occasions. While notes of ginger and cedar add some depth, its generally lighter performance makes it less suitable for formal events and only moderately appropriate for dates or the office.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aromatic, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Dior Homme Sport EDP
Dark Door Sport EDP
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