Fragrance comparison

Endymion vs Evolution

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,476 ratings analysed

Endymion

Penhaligon's

3.912,270 votes

Rank #1,500 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

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 7 categories split 3–3.

Endymion
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Evolution
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Endymion3/7

Evolution3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EndymionPenhaligon's

EvolutionRocawear

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 2,270 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 206 votes

Have 78%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerEndymionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,800 votes

42%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

194 votes

Category winnerEvolutionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageEvolution

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value57

Category winnerEvolutionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

woody61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

woody69%

tropical61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotSageMandarin Orange

Heart

CoffeeGeranium

Base

LeatherCardamonSandalwoodVetiverNutmegMyrhhBlack PepperMusk

Top

RumMangoRhuburbBergamot

Heart

IncenseNutmegCoffee

Base

Tonka BeanAmberWoodsy NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Coffee, Nutmeg and Musk. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter71

Day–

Night–

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEndymionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex25

Women3

Men89

Unisex5

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,500

PerfumerFragrance Resources

Launched—

Reviews294

Overall rank#5,060

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews60

Category winnerEndymionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Endymion opens with brisk lavender, bergamot and sage, then settles into a smoother mix of soft leather, woods and a faintly bitter coffee nuance. It reads as polished, romantic and quietly masculine rather than loud. Most wearers seem to treat it as an intimate, barbershop-leaning scent with a refined drydown. If you…

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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, Endymion or Evolution?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Endymion is rated 3.91/5 from 2,270 votes; Evolution is rated 3.84/5 from 206 votes. Choose Endymion for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Evolution for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Endymion or Evolution?

They last about the same: Endymion 62/100, Evolution 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Endymion or Evolution?

Projection is very close: Evolution 54/100, Endymion 52/100 for sillage.

Do Endymion and Evolution smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coffee, Nutmeg and Musk.

Is Endymion or Evolution better for summer or winter?

For summer, Endymion is the stronger pick. For winter, Evolution is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Endymion and Evolution?

Endymion has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coffee and Geranium, a base of Leather, Cardamon, Sandalwood and Vetiver. 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.