Fragrance comparison

Escrimeur vs Águas Frescas Cristal

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 104 ratings analysed

3 wins

Escrimeur

Detaille

4.17102 votes

Rank #12,866 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Águas Frescas Cristal

Chlorophylla

5.002 votes

Rank #45,427 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Escrimeur takes 3 of 4 categories.

Escrimeur
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Águas Frescas Cristal
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Escrimeur3/4

Águas Frescas Cristal1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Escrimeur
Sillage & projection: Escrimeur
Value for money: Águas Frescas Cristal
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Escrimeur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EscrimeurDetaille

Águas Frescas CristalChlorophylla

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 60%Had 12%Want 27%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 7%Had 14%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityEscrimeur

SillageEscrimeur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value88

Category winnerÁguas Frescas CristalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

lavender53%

earthy42%

citrus100%

white floral92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic 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

BergamotOrangeBasilViolet LeavesMintLavenderCorianderRosemary

Heart

Pink PepperJasmineNeroliCinnamonCardamomNutmegSandalwood

Base

MuskVetiverOakmossCedarAmberTobacco

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rosemary, Orange and Lavender. 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

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

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

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,866

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#45,427

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Águas Frescas Cristal by Chlorophylla is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for women. Águas Frescas Cristal was launched in 2016. Top notes are Bergamot, Orange, Basil, Violet Leaves, Mint, Lavender, Coriander and Rosemary; middle notes are Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Neroli, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Sandalwood; base notes…

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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 Águas Frescas Cristal?

Escrimeur takes 3 of 4 categories. Escrimeur is rated 4.17/5 from 102 votes; Águas Frescas Cristal is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Escrimeur for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Águas Frescas Cristal for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Escrimeur or Águas Frescas Cristal?

Escrimeur lasts longest (Escrimeur 63/100, Águas Frescas Cristal 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Escrimeur or Águas Frescas Cristal?

Escrimeur projects furthest (Escrimeur 54/100, Águas Frescas Cristal 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Escrimeur and Águas Frescas Cristal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Orange and Lavender.

Is Escrimeur or Águas Frescas Cristal better for summer or winter?

Escrimeur suits daytime wear; Águas Frescas Cristal suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Escrimeur and Águas Frescas Cristal?

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. Águas Frescas Cristal has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Basil and Violet Leaves, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Neroli and Cinnamon, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Cedar.