Fragrance comparison

Escrimeur vs Essencial Masculino

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 1,393 ratings analysed

5 wins

Escrimeur

Detaille

4.17102 votes

Rank #12,866 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Essencial Masculino

Natura

3.911,291 votes

Rank #23,537 Fresh SpicyWoody

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.
Essencial Masculino
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Escrimeur5/7

Essencial Masculino2/7

Ratings & consensus: Escrimeur
Community sentiment: Escrimeur
Longevity: Essencial Masculino
Sillage & projection: Essencial Masculino
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

Essencial MasculinoNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 60%Had 12%Want 27%

3.91/ 5 · 1,291 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

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

34%Love

43%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

1,277 votes

Category winnerEscrimeurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityEssencial Masculino

SillageEssencial Masculino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value60

Category winnerEscrimeurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

lavender53%

earthy42%

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

citrus74%

amber65%

powdery56%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

BergamotNutmegGrapefruitBasilLavenderGalbanumJuniper

Heart

RosemaryPatchouliSageGeraniumJasmine

Base

Virginia CedarMyrhhoak mossSandalwoodAmberMuskFir

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

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEscrimeurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

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

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,866

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#23,537

PerfumerVeronique Dupont

Launched—

Reviews1

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…

Reviews →

Essencial Masculino by Natura is a robust aromatic fougere that leans into traditional woody and spicy profiles. Released in 1995, it relies on a classic structure of bergamot, juniper, and oak moss. It is a serious, grounded fragrance that works well for professionals who prefer a clean, sharp scent profile over mode…

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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 Essencial Masculino?

Escrimeur takes 5 of 7 categories. Escrimeur is rated 4.17/5 from 102 votes; Essencial Masculino is rated 3.91/5 from 1,291 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 Essencial Masculino for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Escrimeur or Essencial Masculino?

Essencial Masculino lasts longest (Essencial Masculino 71/100, Escrimeur 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Escrimeur or Essencial Masculino?

Essencial Masculino projects furthest (Essencial Masculino 62/100, Escrimeur 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Escrimeur and Essencial Masculino smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Lavender and Basil.

Is Escrimeur or Essencial Masculino better for summer or winter?

For summer, Escrimeur is the stronger pick. For winter, Essencial Masculino is the stronger pick. Escrimeur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Escrimeur and Essencial Masculino?

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. Essencial Masculino has top notes of Bergamot, Nutmeg, Grapefruit and Basil, heart notes of Rosemary, Patchouli, Sage and Geranium, a base of Virginia Cedar, Myrhh, oak moss and Sandalwood.