Fragrance comparison

Adventure vs Escrimeur

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 17 Oct 2026 219 ratings analysed

5 wins

Adventure

Adidas

4.07117 votes

Rank #6,519 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Escrimeur

Detaille

4.17102 votes

Rank #12,866 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Adventure takes 5 of 7 categories.

Adventure
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Escrimeur
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Adventure5/7

Escrimeur2/7

Ratings & consensus: Escrimeur
Community sentiment: Escrimeur
Longevity: Adventure
Sillage & projection: Adventure
Value for money: Adventure
Versatility: Adventure
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Adventure

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AdventureAdidas

EscrimeurDetaille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 10%Had 52%Want 38%

4.17/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 60%Had 12%Want 27%

Category winnerEscrimeurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

38%Love

45%Like

13%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

102 votes

Category winnerEscrimeurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAdventure

SillageAdventure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value68

Category winnerAdventureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

green48%

amber30%

aromatic100%

citrus88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

lavender53%

earthy42%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PetitgrainRosemaryLavenderCorianderGreen NotesBasilBergamot

Heart

GeraniumPineFernClary SageCyclamenCarnation

Base

oak mossTonka BeanLeatherAmberVirginia CedarFirMusk

Top20-30 mins

BergamotRosemaryLemonOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

VetyverLavenderBasilVirginia CedarSandalwood

Base5-7 hrs

MuskCardamom

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Lavender, Basil and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Escrimeur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall50

Winter12

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer83

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night32

Category winnerAdventureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,519

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#12,866

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerAdventureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adventure by Adidas is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Adventure was launched in 1992. Top notes are Petitgrain, Rosemary, Lavender, Coriander, Green Notes, Basil and Bergamot; middle notes are Geranium, Pine, Fern, Clary Sage, Cyclamen and Carnation; base notes are oak moss, Tonka Bean, Leather, Amber, Virginia…

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Detaille Escrimeur is a crisp, uplifting Eau de Toilette that honors the timeless traditions of French barbershop perfumery. The fragrance opens with an invigorating burst of sparkling bergamot, zesty lemon, and bright orange, accented by the dry, herbaceous snap of aromatic rosemary. As the sparkling citrus mist sett…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Adventure or Escrimeur?

Adventure takes 5 of 7 categories. Adventure is rated 4.07/5 from 117 votes; Escrimeur is rated 4.17/5 from 102 votes. Choose Adventure for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Escrimeur for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Adventure or Escrimeur?

Adventure lasts longest (Adventure 74/100, Escrimeur 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adventure or Escrimeur?

Adventure projects furthest (Adventure 70/100, Escrimeur 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adventure and Escrimeur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Lavender, Basil and Bergamot.

Is Adventure or Escrimeur better for summer or winter?

For summer, Adventure is the stronger pick. For winter, Escrimeur is the stronger pick. Adventure suits daytime wear; Escrimeur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adventure and Escrimeur?

Adventure has top notes of Petitgrain, Rosemary, Lavender and Coriander, heart notes of Geranium, Pine, Fern and Clary Sage, a base of oak moss, Tonka Bean, Leather and Amber. Escrimeur has top notes of Bergamot, Rosemary, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Vetyver, Lavender, Basil and Virginia Cedar, a base of Musk and Cardamom.