Fragrance comparison

Escape vs Fleur d'Eau

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,930 ratings analysed

4 wins

Escape

Calvin Klein

3.693,303 votes

Rank #29,537 AromaticFruity

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34%scent match

Clearly different

Fleur d'Eau

Rochas

3.82627 votes

Rank #4,267 FloralAquatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Escape takes 4 of 7 categories.

Escape
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fleur d'Eau
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Escape4/7

Fleur d'Eau3/7

Ratings & consensus: Fleur d'Eau
Community sentiment: Fleur d'Eau
Longevity: Escape
Sillage & projection: Escape
Value for money: Escape
Versatility: Escape
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fleur d'Eau

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EscapeCalvin Klein

Fleur d'EauRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 3,303 votes

Have 43%Had 39%Want 18%

3.82/ 5 · 627 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

Category winnerFleur d'EauRating 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

42%Love

43%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

585 votes

Category winnerFleur d'EauMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityEscape

SillageEscape

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value57

Category winnerEscapeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fruity92%

floral84%

herbal77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

floral100%

aquatic92%

ozonic84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both 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

MelonBlack CurrantApricot

Heart

Water HyacinthLotusMimosaLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotropeRose

Base

SandalwoodVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesMelon, Apricot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose. 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

Winter6

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEscapeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex18

Women79

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,537

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews52

Category winnerFleur d'EauHigher 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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Fleur d'Eau by Rochas is an aquatic floral green fragrance for women. It balances crisp melon and black currant top notes with a heart of lotus and water hyacinth. This 1996 release sits close to the skin, offering a clean, refreshing profile suited for high-heat summer days when you want a light, natural scent that a…

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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 Fleur d'Eau?

Escape takes 4 of 7 categories. Escape is rated 3.69/5 from 3,303 votes; Fleur d'Eau is rated 3.82/5 from 627 votes. Choose Escape for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fleur d'Eau for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Escape or Fleur d'Eau?

Escape lasts longest (Escape 76/100, Fleur d'Eau 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Escape or Fleur d'Eau?

Escape projects furthest (Escape 69/100, Fleur d'Eau 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Escape and Fleur d'Eau smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Melon, Apricot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose.

Is Escape or Fleur d'Eau 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 Fleur d'Eau?

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. Fleur d'Eau has top notes of Melon, Black Currant and Apricot, heart notes of Water Hyacinth, Lotus, Mimosa and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Amber.