Fragrance comparison

Escrimeur vs Dodo Edition 2020

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 369 ratings analysed

5 wins

Escrimeur

Detaille

4.17102 votes

Rank #12,866 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Dodo Edition 2020

Zoologist Perfumes

2.95267 votes

Rank #15,117 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Escrimeur takes 5 of 7 categories.

Escrimeur
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dodo Edition 2020
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Escrimeur5/7

Dodo Edition 20202/7

Ratings & consensus: Escrimeur
Community sentiment: Escrimeur
Longevity: Dodo Edition 2020
Sillage & projection: Dodo Edition 2020
Value for money: Escrimeur
Versatility: Escrimeur
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Escrimeur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EscrimeurDetaille

Dodo Edition 2020Zoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 60%Had 12%Want 27%

2.95/ 5 · 267 votes

Have 48%Had 15%Want 38%

Category winnerEscrimeurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

45%Like

13%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

102 votes

21%Love

20%Like

14%Ok

22%Dislike

22%Hate

267 votes

Category winnerEscrimeurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate49

Category winners

LongevityDodo Edition 2020

SillageDodo Edition 2020

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value36

Category winnerEscrimeurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

lavender53%

earthy42%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

fruity77%

woody65%

sweet53%

green42%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotRosemaryLemonOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

VetyverLavenderBasilVirginia CedarSandalwood

Base5-7 hrs

MuskCardamom

Top

RosemaryPetitgrainBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

Black CurrantPineappleClary SageCardamom

Base

CuminBasilLavenderGeraniumMuskOakmossPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rosemary, Lavender and Basil. Durations are only published for Escrimeur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer84

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEscrimeurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Men39

Unisex55

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,866

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#15,117

PerfumerYves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews81

Category winnerEscrimeurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Dodo Edition 2020 is a sharp, herbal fruit fougere with a divisive streak. It opens on black currant, bergamot, rosemary and pineapple, then turns greener, spicier and more animalic as cumin, lavender, oakmoss and woods settle in. On the right skin it can feel vivid, natural and memorably eccentric. For many wearers, …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Escrimeur or Dodo Edition 2020?

Escrimeur takes 5 of 7 categories. Escrimeur is rated 4.17/5 from 102 votes; Dodo Edition 2020 is rated 2.95/5 from 267 votes. Choose Escrimeur for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dodo Edition 2020 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Escrimeur or Dodo Edition 2020?

Dodo Edition 2020 lasts longest (Dodo Edition 2020 71/100, Escrimeur 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Escrimeur or Dodo Edition 2020?

Dodo Edition 2020 projects furthest (Dodo Edition 2020 57/100, Escrimeur 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Escrimeur and Dodo Edition 2020 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Lavender and Basil.

Is Escrimeur or Dodo Edition 2020 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dodo Edition 2020 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 Escrimeur and Dodo Edition 2020?

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. Dodo Edition 2020 has top notes of Rosemary, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Black Currant, Pineapple, Clary Sage and Cardamom, a base of Cumin, Basil, Lavender and Geranium.