Fragrance comparison

Beast vs Evolution

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 209 ratings analysed

Beast

G Parfums

3.003 votes

Rank #71,985 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Evolution

Rocawear

3.84206 votes

Rank #5,060 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Beast
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Evolution
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Beast2/4

Evolution2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BeastG Parfums

EvolutionRocawear

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

3.84/ 5 · 206 votes

Have 78%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

42%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

194 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBeast

SillageBeast

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value57

Category winnerEvolutionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

animalic61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

woody69%

tropical61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CivetLeatherRumCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonNutmegVioletIrisGuaiac WoodSaffronHaitian Vetiver

Base8-12 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseAmberLabdanumVanillaMuskSandalwoodCastoreum

Top

RumMangoRhuburbBergamot

Heart

IncenseNutmegCoffee

Base

Tonka BeanAmberWoodsy NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesRum, Nutmeg, Incense and Amber. Durations are only published for Beast, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men89

Unisex5

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,985

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,060

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews60

Category winnerEvolutionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Beast by G Parfums is an unapologetic, resinous leather fragrance built around raw civet, boozy rum, and smoky agarwood. It does not play polite. The opening hits with an unfiltered wave of warm animalics and tart citrus before settling into a rich heart of powdery iris, spicy cinnamon, and earthy guaiac wood. On skin…

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Evolution by Rocawear is a warm, oriental-woody scent that centers on a boozy rum and fruity mango opening. It leans into a spicy heart of incense, nutmeg, and coffee, grounded by a sweet base of tonka bean and amber. Designed for the cooler months, this fragrance offers a casual, comforting profile perfect for autumn…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Beast or Evolution?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Beast is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Evolution is rated 3.84/5 from 206 votes. Choose Beast for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Evolution for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Beast or Evolution?

Beast lasts longest (Beast 65/100, Evolution 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Beast or Evolution?

Beast projects furthest (Beast 58/100, Evolution 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Beast and Evolution smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rum, Nutmeg, Incense and Amber.

Is Beast or Evolution better for summer or winter?

Beast suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Beast and Evolution?

Beast has top notes of Civet, Leather, Rum and Citruses, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Violet and Iris, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Amber and Labdanum. Evolution has top notes of Rum, Mango, Rhuburb and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Nutmeg and Coffee, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Woodsy Notes and Musk.