Fragrance comparison

Masculine Evasion vs Universe pour Homme

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

Masculine Evasion

Bourjois

4.205 votes

Rank #48,284 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Universe pour Homme

Iceberg

3.9224 votes

Rank #34,415 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Universe pour Homme takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Masculine Evasion1/3

Universe pour Homme2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Masculine Evasion
Sillage & projection: Universe pour Homme
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Universe pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Masculine EvasionBourjois

Universe pour HommeIceberg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 90%

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 28%Had 45%Want 27%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

29%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMasculine Evasion

SillageUniverse pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

green65%

woody53%

warm spicy42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilCardamomGrapefruitAmalfi LemonOrangeBergamotMandarin OrangeMint

Heart

GeraniumNutmeg

Base

VetyverVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

BasilBirchBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Palisander RosewoodCorianderCardamomJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBasil, Cardamom, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Universe pour Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer86

Fall86

Winter71

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,284

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,415

PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerUniverse pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

Iceberg Universe pour Homme delivers an invigorating blast of Italian citrus and herbal greenness before settling into a warm, grounded forest floor. Natalie Gracia-Cetto designed this Eau de Toilette with zesty Amalfi lemon, crisp bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange up front, balanced by bitter fresh basil and raw bi…

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, Masculine Evasion or Universe pour Homme?

Universe pour Homme takes 2 of 3 categories. Masculine Evasion is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Universe pour Homme is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose Masculine Evasion for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Universe pour Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Masculine Evasion or Universe pour Homme?

Masculine Evasion lasts longest (Masculine Evasion 87/100, Universe pour Homme 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Masculine Evasion or Universe pour Homme?

Universe pour Homme projects furthest (Universe pour Homme 66/100, Masculine Evasion 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Masculine Evasion and Universe pour Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Cardamom, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot.

Is Masculine Evasion or Universe pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Masculine Evasion suits day or night wear; Universe pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Masculine Evasion and Universe pour Homme?

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. Universe pour Homme has top notes of Basil, Birch, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, Coriander, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.