Vetyver Absolute vs Escape for Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Escape for Men takes 3 of 5 categories.
Vetyver AbsoluteChoose it for a woody and nutty character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Escape for MenChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vetyver Absolute2/5
Escape for Men3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Escape for Men
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Vetyver Absolute
- Sillage & projection
- Vetyver Absolute
- Value for money
- Escape for Men
- 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
Vetyver AbsoluteThom BrowneEscape for MenCalvin KleinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%
3.95/ 5 · 2,080 votes
Have 47%Had 38%Want 15%
Category winnerEscape for MenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
0%Like
20%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
31%Love
49%Like
7%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
2,080 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVetyver Absolute
SillageVetyver Absolute
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEscape for MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
nutty83%
earthy65%
aromatic48%
leather30%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
aquatic69%
marine61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
HazelnutCypressEucalyptus
Heart
WalnutMesquite WoodOrris Root
Base
LeatherVetiverOakmoss
Top30 to 45 minutes
MelonEucalyptusMangoGrapefruitJuniperBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
Sea NotesFirBirchCypressRosemarySage
Base3 to 5 hours
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodAmberPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCypress, Eucalyptus, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Escape for Men, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring60
Summer20
Fall80
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring96
Summer100
Fall44
Winter21
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#41,146
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#29,946
PerfumerSteve DeMercado
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEscape for MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVetyver Absolute is a dry, polished vetiver built around woods, nuts, leather and moss. The opening brings hazelnut, cypress and eucalyptus before moving into walnut, mesquite and orris, with the base settling earthy, woody and slightly leathery. It suits shoppers who like refined vetiver fragrances with a darker, aro…
Reviews →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…
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, Vetyver Absolute or Escape for Men?
Escape for Men takes 3 of 5 categories. Vetyver Absolute is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Escape for Men is rated 3.95/5 from 2,080 votes. Choose Vetyver Absolute for a woody and nutty character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Escape for Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Vetyver Absolute or Escape for Men?
Vetyver Absolute lasts longest (Vetyver Absolute 68/100, Escape for Men 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vetyver Absolute or Escape for Men?
Vetyver Absolute projects furthest (Vetyver Absolute 60/100, Escape for Men 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vetyver Absolute and Escape for Men smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Eucalyptus, Vetiver and Oakmoss.
Is Vetyver Absolute or Escape for Men better for summer or winter?
Vetyver Absolute suits day or night wear; Escape for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vetyver Absolute and Escape for Men?
Vetyver Absolute has top notes of Hazelnut, Cypress and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Walnut, Mesquite Wood and Orris Root, a base of Leather, Vetiver and Oakmoss. 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.
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