Fragrance comparison

Chemystery vs Masculine Evasion

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 79 ratings analysed

2 wins

Chemystery

Ajmal

3.7774 votes

Rank #27,177 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Masculine Evasion

Bourjois

4.205 votes

Rank #53,731 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chemystery takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Chemystery2/3

Masculine Evasion1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChemysteryAjmal

Masculine EvasionBourjois

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 29%Had 25%Want 47%

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

16%Love

64%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

64 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMasculine Evasion

SillageChemystery

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

warm spicy70%

citrus60%

vanilla50%

fresh spicy100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

green65%

woody53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match63%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomGrapefruitNutmegMandarin OrangeBasil

Heart

LavenderCypressThyme

Base

SandalwoodVetiverVanilleVirginia CedarTonka Bean

Top

BasilCardamomGrapefruitAmalfi LemonOrangeBergamotMandarin OrangeMint

Heart

GeraniumNutmeg

Base

VetyverVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Grapefruit, Nutmeg and Mandarin Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall60

Winter16

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex10

Women10

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,177

PerfumerNazir Ajmal

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#53,731

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChemysteryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Chemystery is a woody aromatic fougere built around citrus, herbs and soft woods. It opens bright and spicy with grapefruit, mandarin and cardamom, then settles into a clean lavender heart with thyme and cypress. The dry down turns smoother and slightly sweet, with sandalwood, cedar, tonka and a touch of vanilla…

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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, Chemystery or Masculine Evasion?

Chemystery takes 2 of 3 categories. Chemystery is rated 3.77/5 from 74 votes; Masculine Evasion is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Chemystery for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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, Chemystery or Masculine Evasion?

Masculine Evasion lasts longest (Masculine Evasion 87/100, Chemystery 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chemystery or Masculine Evasion?

Chemystery projects furthest (Chemystery 62/100, Masculine Evasion 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chemystery and Masculine Evasion smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Grapefruit, Nutmeg and Mandarin Orange.

Is Chemystery or Masculine Evasion better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chemystery and Masculine Evasion?

Chemystery has top notes of Cardamom, Grapefruit, Nutmeg and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Cypress and Thyme, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanille and Virginia Cedar. 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.