Escape Eau de Parfum vs No. 4 Eau de Parfum

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View Liquid → Escape EDP

View Liquid → No. 4 EDP

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Escape EDP

This 90s powerhouse is a true love-it-or-hate-it scent. Expect a strong, complex ride of fruity florals and herbal notes, with serious sillage and longevity - if your skin chemistry agrees.

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Our Verdict - No. 4 EDP

This 90s powerhouse is a fascinating blend of opulence and restraint. It's a scent for the bold, confident woman who isn't afraid to make an entrance, though some find it a bit too vintage for everyday wear. Love it or hate it, No. 4 demands attention.

Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Escape EDP

No. 4 EDP

Notes

Only in Escape

Melon 12% Chamomile 10% Marigold 9% Hyacinth 8% Apricot 8% Oakmoss 7% Apple 7% Coriander 7% Mandarin 7% Ylang-Ylang 7% Blackcurrant 6% Litchi 6% Redcurrant Leaf 6%

Only in No. 4

Plum 20% Galbanum 16% Peach 14% Geranium 14% Rose 13% Anise 12% Bergamot 11%

Shared Notes

Carnation 17% vs 12%

Jasmine 15% vs 10%

Only in Escape

Peach 18% Lily Of The Valley 18% Rose 17% Clove 15%

Only in No. 4

Tuberose 16% Nutmeg 12% Ylang-Ylang 12% Myrrh 11% Heliotrope 10% Tarragon 9% Violet 8%

Shared Notes

Musk 18% vs 8%

Sandalwood 16% vs 12%

Cedar 16% vs 8%

Vanilla 15% vs 9%

Only in Escape

Amber 17% Vetiver 17%

Only in No. 4

Civet 13% Oakmoss 11% Coriander 10% Tonka Bean 9% Patchouli 9% Ambergris 9%

Accords

Escape No. 4

100%

Aromatic

100%

96%

Fruity

80%

93%

Floral

80%

63%

Woody

89%

Powdery

89%

White Floral

87%

78%

Sweet

86%

Warm Spicy

82%

80%

Herbal

Animalic

77%

Tuberose

76%

71%

Fresh Spicy

69%

Fresh

65%

Green

61%

Balsamic

Aromatic shared

100%

Fruity shared

96%

80%

Floral shared

93%

80%

Woody shared

63%

89%

Powdery

89%

White Floral

87%

Sweet shared

78%

86%

Warm Spicy

82%

Herbal

80%

Animalic

77%

Tuberose

76%

Fresh Spicy

71%

Fresh

69%

Green

65%

Balsamic

61%

Performance

Escape No. 4

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Escape

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its exceptional projection and longevity mean it's too much for most office environments, but it shines in casual settings or provides a sophisticated touch for dates or less formal gatherings. Some wearers find it versatile year-round, even for special occasions.

No. 4

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Given its strong sillage and rich, complex profile, No. 4 is best suited for formal events and dates, where its presence can truly shine. It's generally too intense for an office setting and much too overstated for casual wear or sport.