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Massimo vs Masculine Evasion

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

Updated 46 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Massimo takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • Massimo

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Masculine Evasion

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Massimo2/3
Masculine Evasion1/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Masculine Evasion
Sillage & projection
Massimo
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Massimo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MassimoMassimo Dutti
Masculine EvasionBourjois
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.15/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 20%Had 43%Want 38%
4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 5%Had 5%Want 90%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
34%Love
54%Like
5%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

41 votes

60%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity87
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityMasculine Evasion

SillageMassimo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value76
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody90%
fresh spicy80%
citrus70%
warm spicy60%
green50%
fresh spicy100%
citrus88%
aromatic77%
green65%
woody53%
warm spicy42%
Scent match71%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Amalfi LemonMintThymeTarragonLavenderGalbanumMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
GeraniumCardamomJuniper BerriesCinnamon
Base
SandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchouliMusk
Top
BasilCardamomGrapefruitAmalfi LemonOrangeBergamotMandarin OrangeMint
Heart
GeraniumNutmeg
Base
VetyverVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Mint, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring68
Summer45
Fall100
Winter82
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,064

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,731

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMassimoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Massimo by Massimo Dutti opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, bitter galbanum, and crushed mint leaf. As the initial citrus bite softens, herbal thyme and tarragon merge with green geranium and cardamom, creating a dry fougere character typical of early nineties perfumery. The dry down relies on earthy patchouli,…

Reviews →

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 →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Massimo or Masculine Evasion?

Massimo takes 2 of 3 categories. Massimo is rated 4.15/5 from 41 votes; Masculine Evasion is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Massimo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Masculine Evasion for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Massimo or Masculine Evasion?

Masculine Evasion lasts longest (Masculine Evasion 87/100, Massimo 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Massimo or Masculine Evasion?

Massimo projects furthest (Massimo 55/100, Masculine Evasion 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Massimo and Masculine Evasion smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Mint, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Massimo or Masculine Evasion better for summer or winter?

Massimo suits daytime wear; Masculine Evasion suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Massimo and Masculine Evasion?

Massimo has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Mint, Thyme and Tarragon, heart notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Juniper Berries and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli and Musk. 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.

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