Fragrance comparison

Cypress Fig vs Escape for Men

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,088 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cypress Fig

Apolis

4.388 votes

Rank #36,314 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Escape for Men

Calvin Klein

3.952,080 votes

Rank #29,946 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cypress Fig takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cypress Fig
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Escape for Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cypress Fig2/3

Escape for Men1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cypress Fig
Sillage & projection: Cypress Fig
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Escape for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Cypress FigApolis

Escape for MenCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 14%Had 2%Want 84%

3.95/ 5 · 2,080 votes

Have 47%Had 38%Want 15%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

31%Love

49%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

2,080 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCypress Fig

SillageCypress Fig

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value71

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

fruity65%

sweet56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

aquatic69%

marine61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Lemon VerbenaGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

FigGeraniumJuniperJasmine

Base

VetiverCypressHayViolet LeafBourbon VanillaSandalwoodAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

MelonEucalyptusMangoGrapefruitJuniperBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

Sea NotesFirBirchCypressRosemarySage

Base3 to 5 hours

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Juniper and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Escape for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring96

Summer100

Fall44

Winter21

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men84

Unisex15

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,314

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#29,946

PerfumerSteve DeMercado

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEscape for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cypress Fig opens with crisp lemon verbena, tart grapefruit, and bergamot before settling into earthy cypress and dried fig. Green juniper berries and sharp geranium cut through the initial sweetness, preventing the fruit from turning syrupy. As the fragrance warms on skin, a sturdy base of vetiver, cured hay, and cre…

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Escape for Men by Calvin Klein delivers a distinctive blend of crisp fruit, cool herbs, and rugged coastal greenery. Created by Steve DeMercado in 1993, it opens with an unexpected pairing of sweet melon, juicy mango, and pungent eucalyptus, balanced by tart grapefruit and fresh bergamot. The heart leans into brisk se…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cypress Fig or Escape for Men?

Cypress Fig takes 2 of 3 categories. Cypress Fig is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Escape for Men is rated 3.95/5 from 2,080 votes. Choose Cypress Fig for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Escape for Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cypress Fig or Escape for Men?

Cypress Fig lasts longest (Cypress Fig 72/100, Escape for Men 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cypress Fig or Escape for Men?

Cypress Fig projects furthest (Cypress Fig 70/100, Escape for Men 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cypress Fig and Escape for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Juniper and Vetiver.

Is Cypress Fig or Escape for Men better for summer or winter?

Cypress Fig suits day or night wear; Escape for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cypress Fig and Escape for Men?

Cypress Fig has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig, Geranium, Juniper and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Cypress, Hay and Violet Leaf. Escape for Men has top notes of Melon, Eucalyptus, Mango and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sea Notes, Fir, Birch and Cypress, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber.