Escape for Men
Calvin KleinEau de Toilette1993
Side by side
Escape for Men vs. Utopia II
Is Escape for Men better than Utopia II?
Escape for Men wears longer on skin, while Utopia II projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Aquatic Notes
woodyaromaticfresh spicycitrusfreshaquaticfruity
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 Escape for Men and Utopia II?
| Escape for Men | Utopia II | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1993 | 2014 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Steve DeMercado, David Apel | — |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Escape for Men and Utopia II smell?
Escape for Men
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Fresh
Aquatic
Fruity
Marine
Utopia II
Woody
Citrus
Aromatic
Aquatic
Fresh
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Escape for Men and Utopia II share?
Top—
Bergamot LeafAppleLemon
Heart
Aquatic NotesPineBirchCypressRosemarySage
Aquatic NotesCedarLavenderThyme
Base—
AmberOakmossPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
PineBirchCypress
Cedar
Herbaceous Notes
RosemarySage
Thyme
Aquatic Notes
Aquatic Notes
Aquatic Notes
Where they fit
When and where do Escape for Men and Utopia II work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Community taste
Which performs better, Escape for Men or Utopia II?
| Escape for Men | Utopia II | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Escape for Men and 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
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
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