Blu
Agar Aura2021
Side by side
Blu vs. Escape for Men
Escape for Men wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Blu | Escape for Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2021 | 1993 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Annick Menardo | Steve DeMercado, David Apel |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Blu
Oud
Woody
Aromatic
Animalic
Earthy
Rose
Mossy
Bitter
Escape for Men
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Fresh
Aquatic
Fruity
Marine
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotCardamomFreesia
—Heart
AbsintheOudPapyrusOakmossWhite RoseVetiver
Aquatic NotesPineBirchCypressRosemarySage
Base
White MuskCypressHoney
—Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Blu | Escape for Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Agar Aura built a reputation on boldness, animalic intensity, room-filling presence. Blu trades all of that for something you can wear every day. Oud and vetiver, close to skin, still structured.Blu
If you want a fragrance that smells like a summer afternoon without trying too hard, this is it. The woody drydown keeps things from becoming cloying or overly sweet.Escape for Men