Fragrance comparison

Fitnessence vs Nº 4 Evasion Exotica

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 95 ratings analysed

Fitnessence

House of Matriarch

3.4427 votes

Rank #56,180 AromaticFresh Spicy

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46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Nº 4 Evasion Exotica

Victorio & Lucchino

3.9768 votes

Rank #32,979 Fresh SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nº 4 Evasion Exotica takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fitnessence
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nº 4 Evasion Exotica
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Fitnessence3/7

Nº 4 Evasion Exotica4/7

Ratings & consensus: Nº 4 Evasion Exotica
Community sentiment: Nº 4 Evasion Exotica
Longevity: Fitnessence
Sillage & projection: Nº 4 Evasion Exotica
Value for money: Fitnessence
Versatility: Fitnessence
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nº 4 Evasion Exotica

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FitnessenceHouse of Matriarch

Nº 4 Evasion ExoticaVictorio & Lucchino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%

3.97/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 55%Had 13%Want 31%

Category winnerNº 4 Evasion ExoticaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

30%Like

4%Ok

30%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

21%Love

63%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerNº 4 Evasion ExoticaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityFitnessence

SillageNº 4 Evasion Exotica

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value81

Category winnerFitnessenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

green65%

warm spicy53%

amber42%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

lavender69%

patchouli61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Bay LeafShisoKhellaClovesBasilGalbanumCorianderAtlas Cedar

Heart2-4 hrs

SpruceCypressTurmericCoffeeLavenderTexas CedarBarberryGreen Tea

Base6-8+ hrs

GinkgoImmortelleYohimbeSandalwoodGingerAgarwood (Oud)OlibanumMyrrh

Top

NutmegLavenderClovesBlack Pepper

Heart

Indonesian Patchouli LeafTexas CedarAgarwood (Oud)

Base

AmberSandalwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesCloves, Lavender, Texas Cedar and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Fitnessence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFitnessenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 45%Work 36%Date 12%Party 7%

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,180

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,979

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNº 4 Evasion ExoticaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fitnessence by House of Matriarch delivers an invigorating blast of crushed herbs and dry evergreen forest. The first spray snaps with sharp bay leaf, peppery shiso, and pungent basil before softening into brisk spruce needles and earthy green tea. It smells like stepping into a cold cedar grove after an intense trail…

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Nº 4 Evasion Exotica opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and lavender, creating a cool, spicy first impression. As the fragrance settles on your skin, a dry clove note emerges alongside a woody base of cedar and subtle oud. It is a clean, masculine blend that feels structured and dry rather than sweet or resinous…

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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, Fitnessence or Nº 4 Evasion Exotica?

Nº 4 Evasion Exotica takes 4 of 7 categories. Fitnessence is rated 3.44/5 from 27 votes; Nº 4 Evasion Exotica is rated 3.97/5 from 68 votes. Choose Fitnessence for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nº 4 Evasion Exotica for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fitnessence or Nº 4 Evasion Exotica?

Fitnessence lasts longest (Fitnessence 65/100, Nº 4 Evasion Exotica 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fitnessence or Nº 4 Evasion Exotica?

Nº 4 Evasion Exotica projects furthest (Nº 4 Evasion Exotica 42/100, Fitnessence 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fitnessence and Nº 4 Evasion Exotica smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cloves, Lavender, Texas Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Fitnessence or Nº 4 Evasion Exotica better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fitnessence is the stronger pick. For winter, Fitnessence is the stronger pick. Fitnessence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fitnessence and Nº 4 Evasion Exotica?

Fitnessence has top notes of Bay Leaf, Shiso, Khella and Cloves, heart notes of Spruce, Cypress, Turmeric and Coffee, a base of Ginkgo, Immortelle, Yohimbe and Sandalwood. Nº 4 Evasion Exotica has top notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, Cloves and Black Pepper, heart notes of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Texas Cedar and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.