Fragrance comparison

Red Velvet No.4 vs Sweet Escape

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

4 wins

Red Velvet No.4

Twist · 2022

5.005 votes

Rank #19,608 WoodyMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Sweet Escape

Sunnamusk

4.005 votes

Rank #41,985 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red Velvet No.4 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Red Velvet No.4
Choose it for a woody and mossy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sweet Escape
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Red Velvet No.44/4

Sweet Escape0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Red Velvet No.4
Sillage & projection: Red Velvet No.4
Value for money: Red Velvet No.4
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Red Velvet No.4

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red Velvet No.4Twist

Sweet EscapeSunnamusk

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

20%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRed Velvet No.4

SillageRed Velvet No.4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value96

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRed Velvet No.4Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

mossy92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

musky69%

animalic61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Saffron

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossFirAmbergrisCedarwood

Top

JasmineSaffron

Heart

Cedarwood

Base

AmbergrisMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Jasmine, Ambergris and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Red Velvet No.4, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Date 30%Casual 26%Party 23%Work 21%

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,608

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews6

Overall rank#41,985

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRed Velvet No.4Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Red Velvet No.4 by Twist opens with a sharp flash of solvent before unleashing a warm cloud of red saffron and spun sugar. The sweetness feels shockingly airy. It floats on skin rather than sticking like thick syrup. Within twenty minutes, breezy jasmine petals take over the midsection, softening the dry spice with cl…

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Sweet Escape by Sunnamusk blends vibrant jasmine with bittersweet saffron, anchored by earthy cedarwood and warm ambergris. This unisex composition offers a modern floral woody profile, making it a versatile choice for daily wear. It captures a balanced, resinous scent that feels both grounded and luminous, providing …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Red Velvet No.4 or Sweet Escape?

Red Velvet No.4 takes 4 of 4 categories. Red Velvet No.4 is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes; Sweet Escape is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Red Velvet No.4 for a woody and mossy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sweet Escape for a white floral and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Red Velvet No.4 or Sweet Escape?

Red Velvet No.4 lasts longest (Red Velvet No.4 77/100, Sweet Escape 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Velvet No.4 or Sweet Escape?

Red Velvet No.4 projects furthest (Red Velvet No.4 83/100, Sweet Escape 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Velvet No.4 and Sweet Escape smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Jasmine, Ambergris and Cedarwood.

Is Red Velvet No.4 or Sweet Escape better for summer or winter?

Red Velvet No.4 suits daytime wear; Sweet Escape suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Velvet No.4 and Sweet Escape?

Red Velvet No.4 has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Fir, Ambergris and Cedarwood. Sweet Escape has top notes of Jasmine and Saffron, heart notes of Cedarwood, a base of Ambergris and Musk.