Dior 2008 EDP

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Dior Homme Sport

by François Demachy

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Dior Dior Homme Sport is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008, created by François Demachy. Dior Homme Sport opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit, and Elemi, settles into a heart of Cedar, Vetiver, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Lavender, and Rosemary. Dior's Dior Homme Sport carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Elegant
Dior Homme Sport Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

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About

Opens with an exhilarating burst of sharp grapefruit and lemon, quickly joined by the distinctive, almost 'fizzy' spice of ginger. This vibrant citrus-ginger heart mellows into a refined aromatic and woody base, where vetiver and cedar provide a clean yet grounded feel, subtly rounded by lavender and sandalwood in the drydown. It's lively and invigorating without losing its sophisticated edge.