Elixir 1870 vs Escrimeur
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
73%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Escrimeur takes 5 of 7 categories.
Elixir 1870Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
EscrimeurChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elixir 18702/7
Escrimeur5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Elixir 1870
- Community sentiment
- Escrimeur
- Longevity
- Escrimeur
- Sillage & projection
- Escrimeur
- Value for money
- Escrimeur
- Versatility
- Escrimeur
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elixir 1870
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Elixir 1870GranadoEscrimeurDetailleWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 235 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
4.17/ 5 · 102 votes
Have 60%Had 12%Want 27%
Category winnerElixir 1870Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
38%Like
11%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
235 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
Category winners
LongevityEscrimeur
SillageEscrimeur
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEscrimeurBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy88%
woody77%
citrus65%
lavender53%
green42%
aromatic100%
citrus88%
woody77%
fresh spicy65%
lavender53%
earthy42%
Scent match73%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sicilian LemonBasilOrange
Heart
RosemaryCardamomMyrtle
Base
PineLavender ExtractCedar
Top20-30 mins
BergamotRosemaryLemonOrange
Heart2-4 hrs
VetyverLavenderBasilVirginia CedarSandalwood
Base5-7 hrs
MuskCardamom
InformationalShared notesSicilian Lemon, Basil, Orange and Rosemary. Durations are only published for Escrimeur, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter26
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer83
Fall0
Winter27
Day100
Night29
Category winnerEscrimeurMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,025
PerfumerBenjamin Belizon
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#16,240
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerElixir 1870Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGranado Elixir 1870 opens with a crisp burst of Sicilian lemon, orange, and fresh crushed basil leaves. As the top notes settle, rosemary and spicy cardamom emerge alongside aromatic myrtle. The base anchors the herbal mix with cedarwood, lavender extract, and dry pine. It sits light and invigorating on skin during wa…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Elixir 1870 or Escrimeur?
Escrimeur takes 5 of 7 categories. Elixir 1870 is rated 4.15/5 from 235 votes; Escrimeur is rated 4.17/5 from 102 votes. Choose Elixir 1870 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Escrimeur for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Elixir 1870 or Escrimeur?
Escrimeur lasts longest (Escrimeur 63/100, Elixir 1870 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elixir 1870 or Escrimeur?
Escrimeur projects furthest (Escrimeur 54/100, Elixir 1870 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elixir 1870 and Escrimeur smell similar?
Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Basil, Orange and Rosemary.
Is Elixir 1870 or Escrimeur better for summer or winter?
For summer, Escrimeur is the stronger pick. For winter, Escrimeur is the stronger pick. Escrimeur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elixir 1870 and Escrimeur?
Elixir 1870 has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Basil and Orange, heart notes of Rosemary, Cardamom and Myrtle, a base of Pine, Lavender Extract and Cedar. 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.
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