Fragrance comparison

Escape for Men vs Cobalt

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 2,082 ratings analysed

Escape for Men

Calvin Klein

3.952,080 votes

Rank #29,540 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Cobalt

Intelligent

5.002 votes

Rank #38,001 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Escape for Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Cobalt
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Escape for Men1/2

Cobalt1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Escape for MenCalvin Klein

CobaltIntelligent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 2,080 votes

Have 47%Had 38%Want 15%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 73%Had 0%Want 27%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

49%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

2,080 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityCobalt

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

aquatic69%

marine61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

MelonEucalyptusMangoGrapefruitJuniperBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

Sea NotesFirBirchCypressRosemarySage

Base3 to 5 hours

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodAmberPatchouli

Top

BergamotRosemaryFirSea NotesCardamomOrangeLemon

Heart

PearWhite Ginger LilyJasmineSage

Base

SandalwoodAmberMuskCashmeranOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sea Notes, Fir and Rosemary. Durations are only published for Escape for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer100

Fall44

Winter21

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex15

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,540

PerfumerSteve DeMercado

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,001

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEscape for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Escape for Men by Calvin Klein delivers a distinctive blend of crisp fruit, cool herbs, and rugged coastal greenery. Created by Steve DeMercado in 1993, it opens with an unexpected pairing of sweet melon, juicy mango, and pungent eucalyptus, balanced by tart grapefruit and fresh bergamot. The heart leans into brisk se…

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Cobalt by Intelligent is a fresh, aromatic fragrance for men that blends crisp sea notes with zesty citrus and grounding woods. Launched in 2023, it serves as a reliable daily companion for the office or casual weekend outings in warm spring and summer weather. This scent feels modern and approachable, perfect for tho…

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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 for Men or Cobalt?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Escape for Men is rated 3.95/5 from 2,080 votes; Cobalt is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Escape for Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Cobalt for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Escape for Men or Cobalt?

Cobalt lasts longest (Cobalt 100/100, Escape for Men 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Escape for Men and Cobalt smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sea Notes, Fir and Rosemary.

Is Escape for Men or Cobalt better for summer or winter?

Escape for Men suits daytime wear; Cobalt suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Escape for Men and Cobalt?

Escape for Men has top notes of Melon, Eucalyptus, Mango and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sea Notes, Fir, Birch and Cypress, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber. Cobalt has top notes of Bergamot, Rosemary, Fir and Sea Notes, heart notes of Pear, White Ginger Lily, Jasmine and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Cashmeran.