Fragrance comparison

Escrimeur vs Noir for Men

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 290 ratings analysed

5 wins

Escrimeur

Detaille

4.17102 votes

Rank #12,866 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Noir for Men

Bath & Body Works

3.90188 votes

Rank #29,220 AromaticMusky

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 longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Noir for Men
Choose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Escrimeur5/7

Noir for Men2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EscrimeurDetaille

Noir for MenBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 60%Had 12%Want 27%

3.90/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 55%Had 24%Want 20%

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

25%Love

53%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

188 votes

Category winnerEscrimeurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityEscrimeur

SillageEscrimeur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value69

Category winnerNoir for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

lavender53%

earthy42%

aromatic100%

musky92%

woody84%

powdery77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic 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

CorianderBergamotRosemaryClary Sage

Heart

LavenderCardamomAfrican Orange Flower

Base

MuskAmberVanilleWoodsy NotesVetyver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rosemary, Vetyver 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

Spring53

Summer26

Fall100

Winter83

Day47

Night100

Category winnerNoir for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

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

Men88

Unisex8

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,866

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#29,220

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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Noir for Men by Bath and Body Works is a bold aromatic woody fragrance built around dark cardamom and crisp clary sage. It leans into a clean yet mysterious vibe, perfect for evening wear in cooler months. This scent provides a confident profile for those who appreciate a sharp, well-defined masculine aroma that linge…

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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 Noir for Men?

Escrimeur takes 5 of 7 categories. Escrimeur is rated 4.17/5 from 102 votes; Noir for Men is rated 3.90/5 from 188 votes. Choose Escrimeur for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Noir for Men for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Escrimeur or Noir for Men?

Escrimeur lasts longest (Escrimeur 63/100, Noir for Men 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Escrimeur or Noir for Men?

Projection is very close: Escrimeur 54/100, Noir for Men 53/100 for sillage.

Do Escrimeur and Noir for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Vetyver and Lavender.

Is Escrimeur or Noir for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Escrimeur is the stronger pick. For winter, Noir for Men is the stronger pick. Escrimeur suits daytime wear; Noir for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Escrimeur and Noir for Men?

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. Noir for Men has top notes of Coriander, Bergamot, Rosemary and Clary Sage, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom and African Orange Flower, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanille and Woodsy Notes.