Fragrance comparison

Escape vs Cabotine

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 8,528 ratings analysed

4 wins

Escape

Calvin Klein

3.693,303 votes

Rank #25,925 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Cabotine

Grès

3.685,225 votes

Rank #1,560 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Escape takes 4 of 7 categories.

Escape
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cabotine
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Escape4/7

Cabotine2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EscapeCalvin Klein

CabotineGrès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 3,303 votes

Have 43%Had 39%Want 18%

3.68/ 5 · 5,225 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerEscapeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

23%Dislike

2%Hate

3,303 votes

28%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

23%Dislike

3%Hate

5,225 votes

Category winnerEscapeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityEscape

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value84

Category winnerCabotineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fruity92%

floral84%

herbal77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

floral100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

MelonChamomileMarigoldApricotHiacynthOakmossAppleCoriander

Heart3 to 4 hours

PeachLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationRoseJasmineCloves

Base5 to 8 hours

MuskSandalwoodAmberVetiverCedarVanilla

Top

CorianderOrange BlossomCassiaBlack CurrantPlumTangerinePeach

Heart

TuberoseHiacynthCarnationJasmineGingerYlang-YlangRoseFreesia

Base

CivetMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarAmberTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesHiacynth, Coriander, Peach and Carnation. Durations are only published for Escape, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall99

Winter57

Day100

Night57

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEscapeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex18

Women79

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,925

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,560

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerCabotineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Escape by Calvin Klein is an assertive floral aquatic scent defined by juicy melon, bitter chamomile, and earthy marigold up front. Created in 1991, it captures an unmistakable early nineties character that feels lush, breezy, and unapologetically bold. As the initial burst settles, crisp peach, lily-of-the-valley, an…

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Cabotine by Grès is a Floral fragrance for women. Cabotine was launched in 1990. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean Claude Delville. Top notes are Coriander, Orange Blossom, Cassia, Black Currant, Plum, Tangerine and Peach; middle notes are Tuberose, Hiacynth, Carnation, Jasmine, Ginger, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Freesia…

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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, Escape or Cabotine?

Escape takes 4 of 7 categories. Escape is rated 3.69/5 from 3,303 votes; Cabotine is rated 3.68/5 from 5,225 votes. Choose Escape for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cabotine for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Escape or Cabotine?

They last about the same: Escape 76/100, Cabotine 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Escape or Cabotine?

Projection is very close: Escape 69/100, Cabotine 69/100 for sillage.

Do Escape and Cabotine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Hiacynth, Coriander, Peach and Carnation.

Is Escape or Cabotine better for summer or winter?

For summer, Escape is the stronger pick. For winter, Escape is the stronger pick. Escape suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Escape and Cabotine?

Escape has top notes of Melon, Chamomile, Marigold and Apricot, heart notes of Peach, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver. Cabotine has top notes of Coriander, Orange Blossom, Cassia and Black Currant, heart notes of Tuberose, Hiacynth, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Civet, Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood.