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    Side by side

    Summer Escape vs. Retropical

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Summer Escape vs. Retropical
    Summer EscapeRetropical
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20112013
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerJuliette Karagueuzoglou
    Best seasonSummerSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Summer Escape

    Floral
    Fresh
    Citrus
    Green
    White Floral
    Powdery
    Aquatic
    Coconut

    Retropical

    Citrus
    Sand
    Fresh Spicy
    Mineral
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GrassMandarin OrangeBergamot
    Bergamot
    Heart
    Water LilyHoneysuckleAfrican Orange FlowerPeony
    Base
    Cotton FlowerCoconutDriftwoodSand
    SandMandarin Orange

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Summer Escape vs. Retropical
    Summer EscapeRetropical
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

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    Real talk

    Summer Escape pushes Clean furthest into tropical territory, but it's still Clean through and through. Fresh and transparent, never loud. Built for someone who wants a beach memory, not a statement.Summer Escape
    Some will want more projection. Some will want more hours. Both fair. But for light, coastal warmth that wears close and leaves softly, this is exactly what it needs to be.Retropical