Escape for Men (Eau de Toilette)
Perfumer: Steve DeMercado
254 ratings
From your scent profile
Calvin Klein Escape for Men Eau de Toilette opens on eucalyptus, bergamot and grapefruit, a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent that has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.
How does it perform?
From 212 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
71% 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
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Aquatic
- Green
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
What does Escape for Men (Eau de Toilette) smell like?
Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with winter far behind. It is chosen mostly for daily wear and leisure, and it also finds a place at the office. Most find it masculine, though many also call it modern.
Melon and mango soften the citrus opening in a fruity, sweet direction. In the heart, fir, sage and marine notes add a green, aquatic freshness. Vetiver, amber and sandalwood settle into a woody base. Aaron Terence Hughes Blue Fever and Zara Navy Black have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Eucalyptus
- Bergamot
- Melon
First hours
- Fir
- Sage
- Cypress
Towards evening
- Vetiver
- Amber
- Sandalwood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 37%Summer
- 36%Spring
- 20%Autumn
- 7%Winter
- Daytime28%
- Casual24%
- Office19%
- Sport10%
- Nighttime10%
- Evening9%
Least picked for evenings.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
61% matchBlue Fever
Aaron Terence Hughes · 2024
59% matchNavy Black
Zara
55% matchAlaska
Axe · 1994
54% matchParis Hilton for Men
Paris Hilton · 2005
54% matchEssential Sport
Lacoste · 2010
54% matchQuasar (Eau de Toilette)
Jesus del Pozo · 1994
53% matchTag-Him (Eau de Toilette)
Armaf
51% matchFakhar Lattafa Men / فخار لطافة رجال
Lattafa
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Last updated: October 26, 2026























