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Costa Azzurra Eau de Parfum bottle Costa Azzurra EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
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2021 Year 1993
££££ Price Tier ££
Escape for Men Eau de Toilette bottle Escape for Men EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Costa Azzurra EDP
Sun-soaked driftwood and salty air meet crisp citrus and aromatic herbs, creating a polished yet casual Mediterranean breeze. Versatile, quietly distinctive, and supremely wearable for anyone craving coastal sophistication.
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Our Verdict - Escape for Men EDT
This 90s classic remains a solid if divisive choice. While some find modern formulations a shadow of their former self, advocates praise its timeless tropical freshness and woody depth, offering an escape from today's generic blue scents.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Costa Azzurra EDP
Escape for Men EDT

Notes

Accords

Costa Azzurra Escape for Men
100%
Aromatic
100%
85%
Woody
100%
50%
Fresh Spicy
68%
60%
Citrus
54%
Aquatic
52%
45%
Marine
51%
Fruity
50%
Ozonic
49%
Fresh
49%
Sweet
47%
32%
Amber
30%
Herbal
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
85%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
50%
68%
Citrus shared
60%
54%
52%
Marine shared
45%
51%
50%
49%
49%
47%
32%
30%

Performance

Costa Azzurra Escape for Men
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Costa Azzurra

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A bright aromatic woody-marine blend with citrus and herbal touches makes this ideal for spring and summer, evoking breezy coastal freshness. The moderate warmth and resinous undertones allow it to work on mild fall days, but it lacks the weight for true winter wear.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Its refined yet breezy profile is versatile for office and upscale casual, never cloying or overpowering. The freshness and moderate projection make it a natural fit for daily wear and low-key dates, but it lacks the formality and intensity for night events or sporty activities.

Escape for Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and moderately performing profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear and the office, with some finding it perfect for sport due to its invigorating nature. While pleasant for dates, its casual leaning prevents a higher score for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Costa Azzurra EDP
Escape for Men EDT
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