Fragrance comparison

Escape vs Fracas

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 8,032 ratings analysed

Escape

Calvin Klein

3.693,303 votes

Rank #25,925 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Fracas

Robert Piguet

3.954,729 votes

Rank #584 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fracas takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Escape2/7

Fracas5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EscapeCalvin Klein

FracasRobert Piguet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 3,303 votes

Have 43%Had 39%Want 18%

3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerFracasRating 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

45%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

4,320 votes

Category winnerFracasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFracas

SillageFracas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEscapeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fruity92%

floral84%

herbal77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

white floral100%

tuberose88%

green77%

floral65%

animalic53%

fruity42%

Scent match31%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

PeachOrange BlossomHiacynthGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationWhite Iris

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesHiacynth, Oakmoss, Peach and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEscapeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex18

Women79

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,925

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#584

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews313

Category winnerFracasHigher 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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Fracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard for those seeking a bold, unapologetic scent. This perfume features a complex heart of jasmine, gardenia, and narcissus, resting on a sturdy base of sandalwood and oakmoss…

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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 Fracas?

Fracas takes 5 of 7 categories. Escape is rated 3.69/5 from 3,303 votes; Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes. Choose Escape for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Escape or Fracas?

Fracas lasts longest (Fracas 79/100, Escape 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Escape or Fracas?

Fracas projects furthest (Fracas 73/100, Escape 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Escape and Fracas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Hiacynth, Oakmoss, Peach and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Escape or Fracas better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Escape and Fracas?

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. Fracas has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Green Leaves, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.