Sport fragrances are a new but very fast growing category of fragrances. They’re usually geared towards men, but not always.
What are sport fragrances?
While you might think sport fragrances are perfumes you can wear while partaking in a physical activity, that’s actually not really the idea. Though you can certainly reach for a sport-inspired scent next time you head to the tennis court or your workout class, many people consider that – for obvious reasons – bad etiquette. Instead, sport fragrances are scents that have been inspired by sports. We’re talking notes like grass, salt water and even clay.
Sometimes, a lighter version of an existing scent is also referred to as a “sport fragrance,” which circles back to the etiquette of not wearing a scent whilst partaking in a workout or sport. Examples of this would be Chanel Allure Homme Sport and Dior Homme Sport, but for our purposes we’ll be sticking to sports fragrances actually inspired by sports.
Click through our slideshow for a look at some of the best sports scents.
The Best Sport-Inspired Scents
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Demeter
When it comes to straightforward, affordable every day scents there's no beating Demeter. This scent captures the freshness and sweetness of a freshly mowed lawn.
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Misc. Goods Co.
Misc. Goods Co. is known for their solid colognes and this sport-inspired one, Greyhaven, is a standout with its notes of moss, pine and saltwater.
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Jo Malone
If you're going to wear one scent to partake in a sport, let it be Salty Amber Cologne. The beautiful scent from Jo Malone is not only easy-to-wear, but versatile and wholly unobtrusive.
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Hermes
Un Jardin sur le Toit is a perfectly blended scent that smells like the U.S. Open in a bottle - luxe, rich and totally posh.
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Salvatore Ferragamo
Oceani di Seta evokes all things sea and salt water. The scent is vacation in a bottle (or any water sport...).
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Banana Republic
Grassland is perfect for that clean, just-showered feel with its notes of mint, bergamot, apple, geranium and moss.
