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Liz Claiborn

Liz Claiborne Claiborne Sport - Men

Scent Depot Intelligence™

Scent Depot Score™

6.3/10

Good

Worth consideringA 1997 green‑aromatic Eau de Cologne that opens with tomato leaf and lavender, turns soapy‑herbal with ginger/cardamom/sage, and dries to a musky‑cedar amber. Performance trends moderate overall (community averages around mid‑range longevity and sillage), suiting daytime, work, and gym wear over night or cold weather use.

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Key strengths

Clean, easy‑wearing 90s sporty character with distinctive tomato‑leaf twist.
Solid value at discount pricing; widely praised as a budget work/gym option.
Non‑intrusive sillage fits office and close‑quarters contexts.
Comforting, nostalgic dry down with soft musk and cedar.

Things to know

You dislike green/tomato‑leaf openings or find them sharp/‘ketchupy’.
You need loud projection or heavy cold‑weather punch; this is closer to skin.
You prefer modern sweet/ambery styles over 90s clean ‘sport’ aromatics.
Availability can be spotty and production is flagged as apparently discontinued.

What to expect

A 1997 green‑aromatic Eau de Cologne that opens with tomato leaf and lavender, turns soapy‑herbal with ginger/cardamom/sage, and dries to a musky‑cedar amber. Performance trends moderate overall (community averages around mid‑range longevity and sillage), suiting daytime, work, and gym wear over night or cold weather use.

Important information

The score is decision guidance designed to support comparison. Individual fragrance experience and preference may vary.

Research confidence86%

How Is the Scent Depot Score™ Built?

Scent Intelligence Profile

Scent Depot Intelligence Breakdown

CharacterHow the fragrance feels5.2/10

Why it matters

character balance is Very Good under the frozen governed evaluation.

PerformanceHow it wears5.1/10

Why it matters

performance longevity is Average under the frozen governed evaluation.

Best ForWhere it fits best6.7/10

Why it matters

best for versatility is Excellent under the frozen governed evaluation.

Ideal CustomerWho it suits5.4/10

Why it matters

Low confidence required to wear: it non‑offensive, office‑safe, and gym‑appropriate with modest projection.

Buying IntelligencePurchase confidence6.2/10

Why it matters

buying guide collection worthiness is Good under the frozen governed evaluation.

What to expect

The Scent Intelligence Profile shows how the fragrance balances personality, performance, versatility, and customer fit. Each dimension contributes to the overall Scent Depot Score™.

Important information

The Scent Intelligence Profile explains the evaluation dimensions behind the Scent Depot Score™. Individual category scores highlight strengths and considerations that influence the overall recommendation.

What Does It Smell Like?

Accord Profile

Accord breakdown

Aromaticclean-aromatic backbone19%

Customer interpretation

Accord prominence led by lavender/herbal facets reported across databases.

Warm Spicyspice lift13%

Customer interpretation

Ginger/cardamom in heart add warmth without heaviness.

Fresh Spicycrisp spice edge11%

Customer interpretation

Fresh spice quality aligns with ‘sport’ positioning.

Lavendersoapy lavender11%

Customer interpretation

Lavender is specifically listed in top and shapes the fougère tone.

Woodycedar base9%

Customer interpretation

Dry-down emphasizes cedar per note pyramid.

Muskysoft musk trail9%

Customer interpretation

Musk anchors the base and lingers close to skin.

Greengreen leaf nuance9%

Customer interpretation

Tomato leaf drives the green aspect in the opening.

Herbalsage/coriander herbs9%

Customer interpretation

Herbal mid-notes add a brisk, clean feel.

Powderyclean-soapy veil9%

Customer interpretation

Soapy/clean impressions suggest a light powder nuance.

What to expect

Important information

Percentages show relative accord expression, not chemical composition.

What Does It Smell Like?

Scent Notes Pyramid

Top notes

Tomato LeafLavender

Heart notes

GingerCardamomSage+3 more

Base notes

MuskCedarAmber

Scent Notes Breakdown

Top Notes

The first impression after application. These appear immediately.Tomato LeafLavender

Heart Notes

The main personality of the fragrance that emerges after the opening settles.GingerCardamomSageCyclamenWoodsy NotesCoriander

Base Notes

The lasting foundation that influences dry-down and scent trail.MuskCedarAmber

What to expect

This fragrance evolves from its opening notes into a richer heart and lasting foundation. The pyramid shows how the scent develops throughout wear.

Important information

Fragrance notes are commonly organized by how they develop during wear. Individual experiences may vary based on skin chemistry, environment, and application.

What Personality Does It Have?

Character Profile

Character
Profile Balance7.5 Smoothness5.0 Complexity4.5 Originality7.2 Evolution5.0

Character Breakdown

BalanceHarmony between the fragrance's main facets7.5/10

Customer interpretation

character balance is Very Good under the frozen governed evaluation.

SmoothnessHow seamlessly the composition wears5.0/10

Customer interpretation

character smoothness is Average under the frozen governed evaluation.

ComplexityLayering and depth in the composition4.5/10

Customer interpretation

Positioned as a straightforward, 90s ‘sport’ aromatic with limited intricacy per community/editorial notes.

OriginalityDistinctiveness within its fragrance category7.2/10

Customer interpretation

character originality is Very Good under the frozen governed evaluation.

EvolutionHow the fragrance changes through wear5.0/10

Customer interpretation

Discernible arc from green-aromatic opening to musky-woody base, but transitions are linear and uncomplicated.

What to expect

The Character Profile shows the personality of the fragrance — how balanced, layered, distinctive, and refined it feels throughout the wearing experience.

Important information

Character scores describe fragrance personality and composition style. They do not measure performance, popularity, or personal preference.

How Does It Perform?

Performance Signature

Performance Signature Breakdown

ConsistencyObserved reliability across wear reports4.0/10

Customer interpretation

Reports vary widely—from “~2 hours” to “4–5 hours, moderate projection” to “8–10+ hours with ~10 sprays”—suggesting batch/skin/application variability typical of EDC strength.

LongevityExpected duration during wear5.8/10

Customer interpretation

performance longevity is Average under the frozen governed evaluation.

PresenceNoticeability around the wearer5.5/10

Customer interpretation

Community data indicates moderate presence: votes place sillage around 5.8/10, and multiple it office/gym‑safe with moderate projection; presence can improve with heavy application despite EDC strength.

ProjectionHow far the fragrance radiates4.3/10

Customer interpretation

performance projection is Below Average under the frozen governed evaluation.

SillageThe scent trail left behind5.8/10

Customer interpretation

performance sillage is Average under the frozen governed evaluation.

What to expect

This profile shows how the fragrance projects, lasts, and develops during wear.

Important information

Performance experiences may vary based on skin chemistry, environment, application amount, and individual perception.

When Should I Wear It?

Occasion Fit

Occasion Breakdown

Work/Officeinoffensive professional7.5/10

Customer interpretation

Described as office-safe and clean with moderate projection.

Casual Day Outeasy grab-and-go8.5/10

Customer interpretation

Frequent ‘everyday/casual’ and 90s sporty references support this use.

Gym/Sportfresh post‑shower8.0/10

Customer interpretation

Repeatedly recommended as a gym or after‑workout scent due to lightness.

After‑shower/Bedtimerelaxing clean6.0/10

Customer interpretation

Using it after a shower and before bed for a soft clean aura.

Datepleasant, not seductive4.5/10

Customer interpretation

Clean and agreeable but not positioned as alluring or intense.

Formaltoo casual-sporty3.5/10

Customer interpretation

Editorial notes frame it as a casual 90s ‘sport’ aromatic, not dressy.

What to expect

Occasion Fit identifies the situations and activities where this fragrance is most naturally suited, including its strongest settings and practical limitations.

Important information

Occasion recommendations reflect fragrance character, documented performance, and wear context. Personal preference, environment, and application style may influence individual experiences.

When Should I Wear It?

Season Profile

Season Breakdown

Summerfresh-green heat fit9.0/10

Customer interpretation

Perfumica rates Summer highest; green-aromatic freshness reads best in warmth.

Springclean daytime bloom8.0/10

Customer interpretation

Lavender/herbal freshness aligns with mild weather and daytime use.

Falllimited cool-weather lift2.0/10

Customer interpretation

Light EDC structure and airy trail reduce impact as temps drop.

Wintertoo light for cold1.0/10

Customer interpretation

Moderate sillage/longevity and fresh style underperform in cold air.

What to expect

Season Profile explains when this fragrance performs most naturally based on its character, climate compatibility, density, and documented wear performance.

Important information

Season recommendations describe compatibility rather than fixed rules. Climate, skin chemistry, application style, and personal preference may influence individual experiences.

Who Is This Best For?Audience Fit Profile

Audience Fit Ranking Ladder

Style matchModerate Match7.8

Personality matchModerate Match6.2

Confidence levelLimited Match2.5

Experience levelLimited Match3.0

Lifestyle compatibilityModerate Match7.5

Audience Fit Breakdown

Style matchModerate Match · Why this audience matches7.8/10

Why it fits

Described repeatedly as clean, casual, office/gym‑safe, and great for hot days—matching athleisure and everyday casual styles well.

Personality matchModerate Match · Why this audience matches6.2/10

Why it fits

Feedback frames it as inoffensive, approachable, and a people‑pleaser—best suited to easygoing, pragmatic personalities over loud statement‑makers.

Confidence levelLimited Match · Why this audience matches2.5/10

Why it fits

Low confidence required to wear: it non‑offensive, office‑safe, and gym‑appropriate with modest projection.

Experience levelLimited Match · Why this audience matches3.0/10

Why it fits

Beginner‑friendly: suggested as an everyday/gym scent and recommended for high‑school/college users; easy to wear without niche experience.

Lifestyle compatibilityModerate Match · Why this audience matches7.5/10

Why it fits

Works well for active, budget‑minded, warm‑weather routines (gym, outdoors, daily errands); it performs in heat and casual settings.

What to expect

Audience Fit Profile shows the approved customer groups most likely to appreciate this fragrance, using product-specific fit intelligence.

Important information

Audience fit describes compatibility, not certainty. Personal taste, skin chemistry, climate, and wearing style can change the experience.

Should I Buy It?

Buying Decision

Overall Intelligence Score

Good

Uniqueness

Very good

Versatility

Excellent

Signature Potential

Selective

Blind Buy

Selective

Value

Excellent

Giftability

Good

Collection Worthiness

Good

What to expect

If you want an inexpensive, clean green‑aromatic for daytime and workouts, Claiborne Sport delivers its 90s sport brief with acceptable performance and strong value. Skip it if you need uniqueness or night‑out projection; otherwise it’s a smart, low‑risk addition—especially for fans of Curve/Eternity‑style freshness.

Best for✓ Clean, easy‑wearing 90s sporty character with distinctive tomato‑leaf twist.✓ Solid value at discount pricing; widely praised as a budget work/gym option.✓ Non‑intrusive sillage fits office and close‑quarters contexts.

Consider if• You dislike green/tomato‑leaf openings or find them sharp/‘ketchupy’.• You need loud projection or heavy cold‑weather punch; this is closer to skin.• You prefer modern sweet/ambery styles over 90s clean ‘sport’ aromatics.

What this means for you

Worth considering

Scent Depot Intelligence™

How Scent Depot Intelligence™ Works

Our recommendation is built from official fragrance information, recurring community patterns, editorial analysis, and normalized scoring across performance, character, versatility, appeal, and available evidence.

Evidence collection

We combine official note structures and product information with consistent patterns observed across established fragrance communities.

Metric scoring

Longevity, projection, versatility, appeal, signature, and DNA signals are converted into comparable intelligence scores.

Confidence model

Research confidence reflects the amount, quality, consistency, and agreement of the available evidence.

Decision synthesis

The final verdict combines the strongest buying signals while preserving limitations and areas of uncertainty.

Scent remains subjective. Skin chemistry, climate, application, and personal preference can change the experience.

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