Allure Homme Sport Cologne by Chanel

It’s a hyper-realistic citrus scent, smells super natural, and honestly, it smells expensive (and yes, it is), but I’ve tried other Chanel fragrances and this one didn’t last as long. Still, for 2 hours it makes a huge impression with great sillage, though it fades quickly. To my nose, it’s the closest thing to Dior Homme Cologne, and I actually like this one a bit more. It has a touch of those 70s colognes, like Eau Sauvage, but only slightly; I’m just describing that classic style, they aren’t the same. You can detect the tangerine, neroli, and lemon with a hint of musk; it’s fresh and very clean. If you’re going to buy it, go for the 150ml, but don’t expect it to last all night. Pablo Perfumes’ review shows he lacks the criteria to distinguish aromatic quality and thinks a Y EDP or Tommy Impact are on par with this, which is nothing. Even if it’s “simple,” it’s a luxury; no one will think you’re wearing something cheap if they smell this on you. It’s fresher than the Sport version, without those annoying synthetic aldehydes. In its dry down, you can notice the original Chanel Allure Homme, another perfume worth trying. Edit: according to @Pabloufum, I’m not the only one this reminds them of the Eau Sauvage line.

Excellent fragrance, super fresh and citrusy. Very similar to Dior Homme Cologne at the start, but then it evolves and becomes different. The performance is very good for its type. Recommended for summer or spring days when it’s a bit warmer, though it’s better for daytime; no problem wearing it on a summer night. A gem I wasn’t looking for, but luckily it ended up in my collection.

Pungent, citrusy, and soapy opening. Woody and slightly floral dry down. Very rich and safe for the warm season. Many compare it to Dior Homme Cologne, but it immediately brought to mind the Eau Sauvage Cologne from the same house, because it has a more “natural” and juicy profile instead of creamy.

The name Sport is redundant here, as it can definitely be used as a daytime clean-cut aroma on hot days. As the name suggests, it’s an EDT similar to a cologne, but quite green and very citrusy throughout. The tangerine note is somewhat acidic and spicy, not warm or sweet, which makes me think it’s made with green fruit peels. The aromatic, sweet, and spicy citrus tone of the opening and the dry, spicy elemi resin of the heart form a beautiful and peculiar contrast; I seem to notice ginger and basil, even though they aren’t listed. At the end, it becomes more woody because you can smell the cedar, giving it a warmer touch. The musk also adds a slight sweetness. Longevity and sillage aren’t outstanding for a cologne, but after 2 or 3 hours you get quite good performance and smell clean and well-groomed. It’s an adult-cut fragrance, certainly annoying for some due to that penetrating green-resinous phase that takes time to get used to. The duration is acceptable, about 3-4 hours with good performance and a clean scent. PD: Dior Homme Cologne is much creamier.

A citrus explosion accompanied by spices and that aldehyde sensation. Lasts longer than it seems (6-7 hours), magnificent for warm climates, just put on a white shirt and you’re good. Refreshing and very energetic.

I loved this in 2008; I wore it to soccer games. It’s super citrusy, lasts all day, and by night it attracts looks and compliments. I don’t know what the new version is like, but if they made it more synthetic, there are better options at half the price.

Coming back to this fragrance, I tried a 2015 bottle that didn’t last at all. Today I tried a 100ml bottle, and they’ve improved it a lot. It keeps its DNA but boosted the citrus and neroli. It smells great, perfect for daily wear or even at home. It’s relaxing and very well-made.

Exquisite, sparkling, with a very well-executed lemon and citrus scent. Special for summer. It lasts long, projects well, and is loved by many. Buy blind, totally recommended.

I know I’m going to be honest. It would have been great if they had promoted it better or launched an EDT or EDP version. I think they hit the mark because it smells great, has potential, and dries down beautifully. The scent isn’t static; it goes through stages: upon application, you notice aldehydic citrus, then more regal phases that I really like. It’s a pity such a beautiful scent is left only in cologne concentration. So many grotesque fragrances with weak projection and AHSC (notably fine) have good longevity but fade quickly. It’s unfair to waste such a beautiful scent this way.

Well, you have to keep this in mind: Allure Homme Sport (Cologne Sport version) is simply cologne. It opens with power and leaves a massive trail at the start with sharp aldehydic citrus (can be suffocating in the cold). But it doesn’t project all day because it’s not an EDP or EDT; it’s an EDC where the alcohol stands out. I don’t know about recent reformulations; my bottle is from 2009. In that version, it projects well for the first two hours, the trail drops from potent to moderate in an hour and a half. After that, the projection is discreet. But it has good longevity, which speaks to quality. It stays on the skin for 10 to 12 hours. It reactsivate with sweat or water. It lasts weeks or months on clothes. Be careful with shaving; the strong alcohol can irritate the skin. It’s mostly citrus at the start, then as it dries down, the citrus fades and a warm spicy phase emerges with vetiver, pepper, and resins. Unexpected and pleasant result, warmer. To enjoy it, you need a calm environment. Since the projection is discreet, in crowded places it’s barely felt unless people get close. If you’re looking to stand out at parties or pubs, it’s not for that. It’s for refreshing up, beaches, the gym. It smells delicious, is fine, and has cachet. Is it expensive? Depends. It cost me $110, but if you understand it’s worth it, go for it. It won’t disappoint.

Totally reformulated. The natural lemon from the original bottles is gone, replaced by a more artificial lemon scent, like a ‘lemon dessert,’ similar to the opening of AHS Edition Blanche. I guess they use the same molecule to avoid hassle and save money… The smell is fine, fresh, and pleasant, with decent longevity, a nice trail for the first 30 minutes, and interesting staying power, but for me, it has lost its charm due to the reformulation. Significant drop in quality.

Chanel’s most underrated fragrance… it passes as the poor relative of the Allure Homme line, perhaps because of its ‘cologne’ label and simple ingredients like citrus, pepper, and woods… it doesn’t make a splash; in fact, they seem to want to pull it from the market, changing its 150ml format to a standard 100ml… and when you apply it… wow! Surprise! An intense and emphatic explosion of pure lemon (lemon zest, plus other citrus) so intense that it’s nothing like a cologne! It’s at least an EDT… I’d say it’s an Eau de Parfum for citrus. A monstrous citrus opening that leaves a trail so powerful it’s noticeable from meters away; after a few minutes, you feel the pepper and woods, even spices, but the citrus base remains very persistent. The drydown is the main flaw… weak, even with lemon as the star, but very skin-close. In summary, it’s not a Sport cologne for the gym, but a citrus perfume with great presence and personality, timeless and stands out better in heat. Highly recommended, although the price is high and the final phase isn’t the quality one expects from Chanel.

This cologne is a scam, I almost bought it, lucky I didn’t; a $7 perfume lasted longer than this. It smells exquisite but doesn’t project, stays skin-close, and doesn’t last at all. The previous version was a showstopper; now I don’t know what’s going on with Chanel, it got downsized with the reformulations. All their perfumes are imperceptible. I went to buy Bleu de Chanel and the quality dropped there too, same with Dior, Hermès, Guerlain, Givenchy, Lacoste, JPG, CK, etc… The only two major current brands I see with exceptional performance are Paco Rabanne and Carolina Herrera; the rest are all terrible. I think it’s about the multinationals that bought the perfume industry; I don’t give them a chance, all perfumes smell the same nowadays. I tried Armani and they smell like Givenchy; the new Paco Rabanne XS smells like Gentleman 2017, like Zara perfumes. I’m really outraged!!!

“The ghost of the reformulation attacks again.” Try to get the old version; it’s phenomenal, and if you live in the Caribbean or are on vacation, don’t forget to pack it; it works best at temperatures over 85°F (30°C) and pours out all its splendor when feeling the sea breeze. It’s a fragrance with a great citrus combo and a creamy drydown that creates an addictive, extremely sensual, sexy, and seductive scent, mixing very well with our body sweat. The bottle image on Fragrantica is from the 2016 reformulation; the 2007 version at the bottom says ‘cologne Sport’; this one just says ‘cologne,’ and that’s the one I own. Here are its notes: Opening: Sicilian tangerine. Heart: Lovage (leek), elemi resin. Base: cedarwood, amber, white musk. You can imagine they ruined the original formula; this is another perfume. It keeps the natural lemon smell practically from opening to drydown. I perceive much less of the creaminess of one of the most beautiful drydowns I’ve ever felt, as my esteemed friend @Tami Franco expressed; I imagine he reviewed the 2007 edition. Needless to say, as you must suspect, the trail and longevity were affected. I’m very angry about this reformulation stuff and repeat what former Uruguayan President Jose Mujica said about his anger at corporations: ‘They can do it better, but it doesn’t benefit the market.’ Update: here’s what a concerned user asked Chanel; he comments… Translating… ‘After several direct online chats with Chanel, it seems the only ‘new’ thing about this product is the bottle size of 1.7. The fragrance is the same 2007 version. Same name, same fragrance, additional bottle size.’ Chanel defends itself, but like that user, I maintain my doubts that it’s the same.

When analyzing the evolution of this masterpiece, I thought to myself that I was turning into the black sheep of reviewers for these two highly appreciated works by the majority, until the drydown of this Allure Cologne came and destroyed all the negative judgment (or most of it) I was about to pass on it. What a notable drydown this masterpiece has! It made me feel the same emotion I felt when I met my favorite perfumes and hadn’t felt a fragrance make me feel that way in a long time. I never thought this cologne would present one of the finest, most exquisite, sensual, and addictive drydowns! Now, I said not all negative criticism was destroyed. This great work has two things that let it down: the opening, which many love for being very natural and fresh, saturated me to the point that it was responsible for me almost giving it a thumbs down without waiting for the end. Too citrusy for my taste. And this citrus phase lasts quite a while. And it’s that there are too many citrus notes, which I think are enhanced by the spices of the heart phase. It’s only after an hour that the delight of the drydown aroma begins to emerge, which retains notes from previous phases (the lemony tone of the initial phase and the spicy tone of the heart phase never fully disappear), but between the cedar, musk, and tonka bean, which here has turned out better than ever to balance all that previous acidity, it makes this work one of the most exquisite, versatile, romantic, sensual, and sexy that exist. As Prieth said, it has much more potential than just being a daytime sporty little perfume; it has great romantic potential. The second thing I didn’t like was the performance, as it was below average. Scent: opening 4.5/10, heart 5.5/10, drydown 9/10. Trail: 4/10. Longevity: 4.5/10. Versatility: 10/10.