Escape vs Vermeil Pour Homme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vermeil Pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.
EscapeChoose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vermeil Pour HommeChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Escape2/7
Vermeil Pour Homme4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Vermeil Pour Homme
- Community sentiment
- Vermeil Pour Homme
- Longevity
- Escape
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Vermeil Pour Homme
- Versatility
- Escape
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vermeil Pour Homme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EscapeCalvin KleinVermeil Pour HommeJean Louis VermeilWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.69/ 5 · 3,303 votes
Have 43%Had 39%Want 18%
4.50/ 5 · 231 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
Category winnerVermeil Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
41%Like
5%Ok
23%Dislike
2%Hate
3,303 votes
61%Love
33%Like
1%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
231 votes
Category winnerVermeil Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEscape
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVermeil Pour HommeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fruity92%
floral84%
herbal77%
sweet69%
fresh spicy61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
green84%
floral77%
fruity69%
earthy61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, fruity and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop1 to 2 hours
MelonChamomileMarigoldApricotHiacynthOakmossAppleCoriander
Heart3 to 4 hours
PeachLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationRoseJasmineCloves
Base5 to 8 hours
MuskSandalwoodAmberVetiverCedarVanilla
Top
Black CurrantGalbanumMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
CarnationGeraniumViolet LeafJasmineRoseCorianderFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley
Base
OakmossMuskPatchouliVetiverCedar
InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Coriander, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation. Durations are only published for Escape, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer89
Fall99
Winter57
Day100
Night57
Spring70
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEscapeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,925
PerfumerClaude Dir
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,164
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews63
Category winnerVermeil Pour HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEscape 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…
Reviews →Vermeil Pour Homme is a classic aromatic fougere designed for men who appreciate traditional powerhouses. It pairs sharp black currant and green galbanum with heavy oakmoss and patchouli, creating a dark, soap-like clean. Best worn in winter or spring, it projects a clean, barbershop authority that suits mature, confi…
Reviews →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 Vermeil Pour Homme?
Vermeil Pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. Escape is rated 3.69/5 from 3,303 votes; Vermeil Pour Homme is rated 4.50/5 from 231 votes. Choose Escape for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vermeil Pour Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Escape or Vermeil Pour Homme?
They last about the same: Escape 76/100, Vermeil Pour Homme 74/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Escape or Vermeil Pour Homme?
Projection is very close: Escape 69/100, Vermeil Pour Homme 69/100 for sillage.
Do Escape and Vermeil Pour Homme smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Coriander, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation.
Is Escape or Vermeil Pour Homme better for summer or winter?
For summer, Escape is the stronger pick. For winter, Vermeil Pour Homme is the stronger pick. Escape suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Escape and Vermeil Pour Homme?
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. Vermeil Pour Homme has top notes of Black Currant, Galbanum, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium, Violet Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Patchouli and Vetiver.
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