The Perfume Library

Escape (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Calvin Klein · 1991

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein Escape Eau de Parfum is a fresh fruity floral for women, opening on peach, blackcurrant and apple before settling into jasmine, rose and lily of the valley; it has been discontinued. The opening is bright and green with a faint aquatic edge, led by peach, blackcurrant and apple. Lily of the valley, jasmine and rose bring a soft floral heart. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, tonka bean and musk turns woody and sweet. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall, and daily wear, leisure and office are the most common settings. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. Kolmaz Canabis and Miro Miro Femme have a close profile.

Azur Riviera

7.2

Berdoues · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Berdoues Azur Riviera is a unisex scent that most voters place in summer and spring, on relaxed everyday days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither imposes itself nor vanishes quickly. Leisure, daily wear, sport and the office lead the occasions, while evenings stay in the background. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It has been discontinued. The scent is fresh and citrusy throughout, with floral and aquatic tones set against a green backdrop. Tunisian orange blossom and French jasmine carry the floral side, while French bladderwrack adds a briny, green coolness. Synthetic and lightly spicy touches keep the whole thing dry and modern.

Rykiel Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Sonia Rykiel · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Sonia Rykiel Rykiel Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's fragrance where citrus and spice sit on a woody frame; it has been discontinued, and it suits spring and summer days. It opens with cardamom, mint, yuzu and grapefruit, cool and bright. The heart brings violet, nutmeg, cinnamon and cypress, adding a floral and spicy side. The base of cedarwood, sandalwood, fir balsam and amber gives it a warm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. It fits daily wear, leisure and the office comfortably, thanks to its light touch. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme and Molton Brown Vetiver & Grapefruit have a close profile.

Inspiration (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Charles Jourdan · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Charles Jourdan Inspiration Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green floral for women, with jasmine, rose and violet brightened by fruity mandarin orange. It has been discontinued. Flowers lead: jasmine and rose come forward, violet adds a soft, powdery touch, and mandarin orange brings a sweet, fruity lift. Green and woody shades stay in the background and keep the floral blend light. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears quietly. Voters choose it most for daytime, leisure and business, with evening and night out getting fewer votes. Stella McCartney Stella (Eau de Parfum) and Van Cleef & Arpels Féerie (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.