Lanvin L'Homme Sport Eau de Toilette 100 ml

A peppery burst of freshness for hot summer days, but not only that. And for herb lovers in general. It all shifts between ice blue and turquoise. After the lemon-fresh opening, the rough-herbaceous sage and the floral-herbaceous lavender come into their own in a duet. Both are quite natural in scent. Very herbaceous, slightly bitter, and very cool, it evokes thoughts of a fresh breeze. And of the cooling, blue-tinged sharp shadows in the afternoon during midsummer. Both "ozonic" and "aquatic," it creates a vastness where sky and sea become one. Tall, slender cypress trees in the background add a woody-resinous "vibe," an additional plus that delights the nose and spirit. This perfume from a well-established designer house stands up to its "competitors" Dior and Chanel with its cool-herbaceous and casually elegant presence. And all at a wonderfully affordable price with very good quality. Winter is leaving... spring is coming--- soon, ready for summer ;-))

A peppery burst of freshness for hot summer days, but not only that. And for herb lovers in general. It all shifts between ice blue and turquoise. After the lemon-fresh opening, the rough-herbaceous sage and the floral-herbaceous lavender come into their own in a duet. Both are quite natural in scent. Very herbaceous, slightly bitter, and very cool, it evokes thoughts of a fresh breeze. And of the cooling, blue-tinged sharp shadows in the afternoon during midsummer. Both "ozonic" and "aquatic," it creates a vastness where sky and sea become one. Tall, slender cypress trees in the background add a woody-resinous "vibe," an additional plus that delights the nose and spirit. This perfume from a well-established designer house stands up to its "competitors" Dior and Chanel with its cool-herbaceous and casually elegant presence. And all at a wonderfully affordable price with very good quality. Winter is leaving... spring is coming--- soon, ready for summer ;-))

Truthfully, the start of this fragrance is nothing too special. It comes out as a muskier, aquatic type scent. The citrus definitely leads, but quickly gives way to the musk and pepper side of the scent. It continues this way for a few hours. What really makes this shine is the late dry-down. This scent completely transforms into something I have never smelled before, it's unique, it's interesting, and on clothes it lasts until you wash them. I hate to say it, but this almost smells better on clothes that have had it on the day before, rather than the immediate spray. If they could somehow make the dry-down scent carry the entire way through, this would be my go to. Comparatively to the non-sport version (Lanvin L'Homme) this one definitely shines. It has a much more upfront scent, that while is a bit heavy at first, really shines through on the back end. And for $30 USD, it's at least worth a try.

Like Nick Hawkins, I love this fragrance but I don't know if it's the quality of the ingredients used or the chemistry with my skin but it doesn't last. Best, as suggested, to have a spare and refresh during the day.

This fragrance was released in 2009. Almost unbelievable. Because my first association is, a classic through and through. 70s. Men standing in front of a mirror after showering and shaving, splashing cologne on their faces. Angular, bitter, masculine. No frills, clear and clean. The word Sport doesn’t quite fit here. That’s more of a 90s imprint. This is more MAN or Fresh or Cleanwater. But the wonderful thing is, I really like the scent. It is a fresh, clear fragrance of the very green variety. Nothing here is sweet or floral. Maybe a little warmth from patchouli and musk. A nice combination of bergamot and lemon. Delicate pepper. It doesn’t come across as artificial or too dominant. Lavender and sage make it herbal but not too annoying. The balance is very well maintained here. Anyone with a fondness for nostalgic fragrances that are uncomplicated and straightforward will find joy here.