Fragrance comparison

Cedro vs Masculine Evasion

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 53 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cedro

Mahogany

4.1948 votes

Rank #27,275 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

Masculine Evasion

Bourjois

4.205 votes

Rank #54,321 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cedro takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cedro
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Masculine Evasion
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Cedro2/3

Masculine Evasion1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CedroMahogany

Masculine EvasionBourjois

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 42%Had 22%Want 35%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMasculine Evasion

SillageCedro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

green61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

green65%

woody53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match75%Very similar · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

CinnamonMintNutmegCardamom

Base

Virginia CedarAmberTeak WoodMusk

Top

BasilCardamomGrapefruitAmalfi LemonOrangeBergamotMandarin OrangeMint

Heart

GeraniumNutmeg

Base

VetyverVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mint. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer38

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night90

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,275

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#54,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCedroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cedro opens with a sharp splash of mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into a warm, spiced core of nutmeg and cinnamon. It is an easygoing option for casual daytime wear when you want a clean woodiness that does not overpower. The dry cedar base gives it a grounded, masculine quality that works well for offic…

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Bourjois launched Masculine Evasion in 1996 as a crisp citrus aromatic EDT built for warm daylight. The scent opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, bitter grapefruit, and bruised mint leaves. As the top notes settle, spicy nutmeg and herbal geranium emerge in the middle stage, creating an upbeat green pulse. The b…

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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, Cedro or Masculine Evasion?

Cedro takes 2 of 3 categories. Cedro is rated 4.19/5 from 48 votes; Masculine Evasion is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Cedro for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Masculine Evasion for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Cedro or Masculine Evasion?

Masculine Evasion lasts longest (Masculine Evasion 87/100, Cedro 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cedro or Masculine Evasion?

Cedro projects furthest (Cedro 56/100, Masculine Evasion 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cedro and Masculine Evasion smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mint.

Is Cedro or Masculine Evasion better for summer or winter?

Cedro suits daytime wear; Masculine Evasion suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cedro and Masculine Evasion?

Cedro has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cinnamon, Mint, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber, Teak Wood and Musk. Masculine Evasion has top notes of Basil, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Vetyver and Virginia Cedar.