Utopia II
AjmalEau de Toilette2014
Side by side
Utopia II vs. Escape for Men
Is Utopia II better than Escape for Men?
Escape for Men wears longer on skin, while Utopia II projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Aquatic Notes
woodycitrusaromaticaquaticfreshfresh spicyfruity
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Utopia II and Escape for Men?
| Utopia II | Escape for Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2014 | 1993 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Steve DeMercado, David Apel |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Utopia II and Escape for Men smell?
Utopia II
Woody
Citrus
Aromatic
Aquatic
Fresh
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Fruity
Escape for Men
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Fresh
Aquatic
Fruity
Marine
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Utopia II and Escape for Men share?
Top
Bergamot LeafAppleLemon
—Heart
Aquatic NotesCedarLavenderThyme
Aquatic NotesPineBirchCypressRosemarySage
Base
AmberOakmossPatchouli
—Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Cedar
PineBirchCypress
Herbaceous Notes
Thyme
RosemarySage
Aquatic Notes
Aquatic Notes
Aquatic Notes
Where they fit
When and where do Utopia II and Escape for Men work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Community taste
Which performs better, Utopia II or Escape for Men?
| Utopia II | Escape for Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Utopia II and Escape for Men?
This is an affordable citrus aromatic that doesn't feel budget. The freshness is real, the woody drydown earns its keep, and at this price point, you're not gambling.Utopia II
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
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