Fragrance comparison

Escrimeur vs Masculine Evasion

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 107 ratings analysed

2 wins

Escrimeur

Detaille

4.17102 votes

Rank #12,866 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Masculine Evasion

Bourjois

4.205 votes

Rank #48,927 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Escrimeur takes 2 of 3 categories.

Escrimeur
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Masculine Evasion
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Escrimeur2/3

Masculine Evasion1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Masculine Evasion
Sillage & projection: Escrimeur
Value for money: Not scored
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

Masculine EvasionBourjois

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 60%Had 12%Want 27%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 90%

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

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMasculine Evasion

SillageEscrimeur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

lavender53%

earthy42%

fresh spicy100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

green65%

woody53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus 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

BasilCardamomGrapefruitAmalfi LemonOrangeBergamotMandarin OrangeMint

Heart

GeraniumNutmeg

Base

VetyverVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Vetyver 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter75

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%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,866

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#48,927

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…

Reviews →

Bourjois launched Masculine Evasion in 1996 as a crisp citrus aromatic EDT built for warm daylight. The scent opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, bitter grapefruit, and bruised mint leaves. As the top notes settle, spicy nutmeg and herbal geranium emerge in the middle stage, creating an upbeat green pulse. The b…

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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 Masculine Evasion?

Escrimeur takes 2 of 3 categories. Escrimeur is rated 4.17/5 from 102 votes; Masculine Evasion is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Escrimeur for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Masculine Evasion for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Escrimeur or Masculine Evasion?

Masculine Evasion lasts longest (Masculine Evasion 87/100, Escrimeur 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Escrimeur or Masculine Evasion?

Escrimeur projects furthest (Escrimeur 54/100, Masculine Evasion 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Escrimeur and Masculine Evasion smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Vetyver and Basil.

Is Escrimeur or Masculine Evasion better for summer or winter?

Escrimeur suits daytime wear; Masculine Evasion suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Escrimeur and Masculine Evasion?

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. Masculine Evasion has top notes of Basil, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Vetyver and Virginia Cedar.