Fragrance comparison

Escape vs On El

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3,360 ratings analysed

5 wins

Escape

Calvin Klein

3.693,303 votes

Rank #25,925 AromaticFruity

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45%scent match

Some overlap

On El

Jesus Del Pozo

3.8157 votes

Rank #18,501 FruityWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Escape takes 5 of 7 categories.

Escape
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
On El
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Escape5/7

On El2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EscapeCalvin Klein

On ElJesus Del Pozo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 3,303 votes

Have 43%Had 39%Want 18%

3.81/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%

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

21%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerOn ElMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityEscape

SillageEscape

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value63

Category winnerEscapeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fruity92%

floral84%

herbal77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMelon, Oakmoss, Apple and Peach. 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

Summer95

Fall63

Winter5

Day100

Night27

Category winnerEscapeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex18

Women79

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,925

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerOn ElHigher 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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On El by Jesus Del Pozo is a bright, easygoing fruity aromatic cologne built around crisp green apple, fresh melon, and zesty lemon balanced by cooling spearmint. As the initial splash settles, the scent reveals clean lavender, soft violet petals, and a sturdy base of cedarwood, oakmoss, and vetiver. It smells clean,…

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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 On El?

Escape takes 5 of 7 categories. Escape is rated 3.69/5 from 3,303 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes. Choose Escape for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Escape or On El?

Escape lasts longest (Escape 76/100, On El 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Escape or On El?

Escape projects furthest (Escape 69/100, On El 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Escape and On El smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Melon, Oakmoss, Apple and Peach.

Is Escape or On El better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Escape and On El?

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. On El has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Black Currant and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Iris and Raspberry.