Fragrance comparison

Escrimeur vs Satisfaction for Men

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 150 ratings analysed

5 wins

Escrimeur

Detaille

4.17102 votes

Rank #12,866 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Satisfaction for Men

Jovan

3.8848 votes

Rank #36,996 AromaticAmber

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.
Satisfaction for Men
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Escrimeur5/7

Satisfaction for Men2/7

Ratings & consensus: Escrimeur
Community sentiment: Escrimeur
Longevity: Escrimeur
Sillage & projection: Satisfaction for Men
Value for money: Escrimeur
Versatility: Satisfaction 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

Satisfaction for MenJovan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 60%Had 12%Want 27%

3.88/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 43%Had 29%Want 29%

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

54%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerEscrimeurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityEscrimeur

SillageSatisfaction for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value42

Category winnerEscrimeurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

lavender53%

earthy42%

aromatic100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · 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

GrapefruitMelonBasil

Heart

CardamomRosemaryVirginia Cedar

Base

Tonka BeanFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Basil, Virginia Cedar and Cardamom. 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

Spring92

Summer100

Fall77

Winter46

Day100

Night37

Category winnerSatisfaction for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,866

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#36,996

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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Satisfaction for Men by Jovan offers an affordable entry into warm, aromatic woods. It centers on a sharp grapefruit opening paired with herbaceous basil, which slowly yields to a dry cedarwood heart. The base settles into a simple, sweet tonka bean that hugs the skin during casual daytime wear.

Reviews →

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 Satisfaction for Men?

Escrimeur takes 5 of 7 categories. Escrimeur is rated 4.17/5 from 102 votes; Satisfaction for Men is rated 3.88/5 from 48 votes. Choose Escrimeur for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Satisfaction for Men for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Escrimeur or Satisfaction for Men?

Escrimeur lasts longest (Escrimeur 63/100, Satisfaction for Men 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Escrimeur or Satisfaction for Men?

Satisfaction for Men projects furthest (Satisfaction for Men 62/100, Escrimeur 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Escrimeur and Satisfaction for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Basil, Virginia Cedar and Cardamom.

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

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

What are the notes in Escrimeur and Satisfaction 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. Satisfaction for Men has top notes of Grapefruit, Melon and Basil, heart notes of Cardamom, Rosemary and Virginia Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean and French labdanum.