Watery NotesOpens with
NeroliHeart
VetiverDries down to
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Guerlain · Sold as masculine
L’Homme Idéal Sport
The moment after a workout when you step outside into the fresh air, feeling invigorated and ready for anything.
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L’Homme Idéal SportPremium · $100–250
50%Similar accords, often for lessZara Sport 615 · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
L’Homme Idéal Sport by Guerlain was launched in 2017 and is a Woody Aquatic fragrance for men, created by perfumers Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk. The composition opens with watery notes and almond, leading to a heart of spices and neroli before settling into a base of vetiver, coumarin, and patchouli. This fragrance captures the essence of an active lifestyle, blending crisp aquatic freshness with warm spiciness and earthy undertones.
For best results, apply this fragrance in light layers — its watery top notes evaporate quickly but leave behind an earthy warmth that lasts throughout the day. It works well as a daytime scent, where its freshness complements any active lifestyle.
Fig. 01 — L’Homme Idéal Sport, Guerlain
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Delphine Jelk
The alchemist of surpriseDelphine Jelk is a perfumer at Firmenich who has quietly built an impressive portfolio of fragrances for some of the world's most prestigious houses, including Hermès and Guerlain.
Co-created with Thierry Wasser
The L’Homme Idéal line
10 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Guerlain
More from the house · founded 1828 · France
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Matched by accords and notes. Sample first, then decide.
The originalL’Homme Idéal SportGuerlain · Premium · $100–250ZaraZara Sport 615All 3 of its listed notes are in this oneunder $40★ 3.75 (8)41%Match
Zara · 2021Rinse WashShares Watery notes and Patchouliunder $40★ 3.97 (30)36%Match
Zara · 2018Scent #4Shares Vetiver and Patchouliunder $40★ 3.72 (57)36%Match
Zara · 2022White WarmShares Vetiver and Patchouliunder $40★ 4.10 (21)
With Guerlain Habit Rouge Légère
Adds citrus, leather and white floral; shares neroli and patchouli and 1 more note.
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 37%, disliked or hated by 16%.