22 community ratings

Evasion (1970) (Eau de Toilette)

1970WomenClassic

7.3/ 10

Community score
22 ratings

Bourjois Evasion is a fresh, green floral built around jasmine, honeysuckle, lily of the valley and hyacinth, with a touch of sweetness and a soft powdery edge.

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How does it perform?

From 29 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.6 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

5.8 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

73% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Jasmine Honeysuckle Lily of the valley Hyacinth

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Powdery

What does Evasion (1970) (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

The scent has no top-to-base split and reads as one bouquet. Jasmine and honeysuckle bring the sweetness, while lily of the valley and hyacinth add a cool, green note. A slight spicy tone and a powdery texture soften the flowers.

Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. It is a feminine perfume and it has been discontinued. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella and Diptyque Olène have a close profile.