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John Player Special

Sport

2023MenModern
7.3/ 10
Community score
16 ratings
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John Player Special Sport is a fresh men's fragrance that pairs mint and citrus brightness with a green, spicy edge.

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Skunky's take: The kind you spray in the morning to start the day.

How does it perform?

From 18 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
5.3 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage
5.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
5.8 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money
7.9 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

88% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Fruity
  6. Synthetic
  7. Spicy
  8. Woody

What does Sport smell like?

Its longevity is rated weak and its sillage moderate, though the small number of ratings means these figures are only a rough guide. It reads clearly masculine and suits those who want something light and fresh for daytime wear.

Mint and citrus notes come first. Spices and lavender follow in the heart, softening the freshness and adding a floral, green tone. The base settles into amber and woody notes, while the accords also bring creamy and fruity touches and a distinctly synthetic feel.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Mint
    • Citrus notes
  2. First hours

    • Spices
    • Lavender
  3. Towards evening

    • Amber
    • Woody notes

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 40%
    Autumn
  • 33%
    Spring
  • 13%
    Winter
  • 13%
    Summer
  • Casual
    33%
  • Office
    28%
  • Daytime
    22%
  • Nighttime
    11%
  • Sport
    6%

Least picked for nights out.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026