Esprit du Roi vs Scoundrel
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Scoundrel takes 5 of 7 categories.
Esprit du RoiChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
ScoundrelChoose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Esprit du Roi2/7
Scoundrel5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Scoundrel
- Community sentiment
- Esprit du Roi
- Longevity
- Scoundrel
- Sillage & projection
- Scoundrel
- Value for money
- Scoundrel
- Versatility
- Scoundrel
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Esprit du Roi
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Esprit du RoiPenhaligon'sScoundrelRevlonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 238 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.07/ 5 · 67 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
Category winnerScoundrelRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
44%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
180 votes
40%Love
42%Like
3%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
67 votes
Category winnerEsprit du RoiMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityScoundrel
SillageScoundrel
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerScoundrelBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
green77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
aromatic100%
floral92%
fresh spicy84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
white floral61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Tomato LeafMintAldehydesCitrusesBergamotCitronAmalfi LemonArtemisia
Heart
GeraniumClovesJasmineYlang-YlangHoneysuckle
Base
oak mossVetiverRaspberryAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar
Top
AldehydesMarigoldPineappleArtemisiaBergamotMint
Heart
TuberoseMimosaHyacinthJasminePeachRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossCypressVirginia CedarRaspberryMusk
InformationalShared notesMint, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Artemisia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer80
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer38
Fall88
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerScoundrelMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,453
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews35
Overall rank#10,233
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews18
Category winnerEsprit du RoiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEsprit du Roi is a crisp green aromatic from Penhaligon's, built around tomato leaf, mint, citrus, geranium, clove, oakmoss and musky woods. Reviewers often describe it as clean, classy and traditional, with a lively herb garden opening rather than a simple lemon cologne. It suits people who like old-school aromatic c…
Reviews →Scoundrel by Revlon is a mossy floral chypre launched in 1980. This vintage fragrance opens with a sharp, aldehydic green bite, settling into a complex heart of tuberose, hyacinth, and mimosa. With its bitter artemisia and deep oakmoss base, it is a bold, soapy, and sophisticated scent intended for those who appreciat…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Esprit du Roi or Scoundrel?
Scoundrel takes 5 of 7 categories. Esprit du Roi is rated 3.80/5 from 238 votes; Scoundrel is rated 4.07/5 from 67 votes. Choose Esprit du Roi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Scoundrel for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Esprit du Roi or Scoundrel?
Scoundrel lasts longest (Scoundrel 75/100, Esprit du Roi 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Esprit du Roi or Scoundrel?
Scoundrel projects furthest (Scoundrel 72/100, Esprit du Roi 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Esprit du Roi and Scoundrel smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Artemisia.
Is Esprit du Roi or Scoundrel better for summer or winter?
For summer, Esprit du Roi is the stronger pick. For winter, Scoundrel is the stronger pick. Scoundrel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Esprit du Roi and Scoundrel?
Esprit du Roi has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Mint, Aldehydes and Citruses, heart notes of Geranium, Cloves, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Raspberry and Ambergris. Scoundrel has top notes of Aldehydes, Marigold, Pineapple and Artemisia, heart notes of Tuberose, Mimosa, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Cypress, Virginia Cedar and Raspberry.
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