Fragrance comparison

Escape vs Opal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,304 ratings analysed

3 wins

Escape

Calvin Klein

3.693,303 votes

Rank #29,577 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Opal

Byblos

5.001 votes

Rank #42,995 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Escape takes 3 of 3 categories.

Escape
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Opal
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Escape3/3

Opal0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EscapeCalvin Klein

OpalByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 3,303 votes

Have 43%Had 39%Want 18%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 55%Had 0%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityEscape

SillageEscape

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fruity92%

floral84%

herbal77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

citrus92%

musky84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

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

Mandarin OrangeMarigoldMirabelle Plum

Heart

CedarRoseJasmine Sambac

Base

MuskPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Rose, Musk and Cedar. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex18

Women79

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,577

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,995

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEscapeHigher 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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Opal by Byblos is a woody, citrus-forward fragrance for women. It opens with the crisp brightness of mandarin orange and mirabelle plum before grounding itself in a heart of cedar and jasmine sambac. The dry-down relies on a steady blend of musk and patchouli, making it a reliable choice for casual office wear during …

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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 Opal?

Escape takes 3 of 3 categories. Escape is rated 3.69/5 from 3,303 votes; Opal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Escape for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Opal for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Escape or Opal?

Escape lasts longest (Escape 76/100, Opal 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Escape or Opal?

Escape projects furthest (Escape 69/100, Opal 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Escape and Opal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Marigold, Rose, Musk and Cedar.

Is Escape or Opal better for summer or winter?

Escape suits daytime wear; Opal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Escape and Opal?

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. Opal has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Marigold and Mirabelle Plum, heart notes of Cedar, Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Vanilla.