Calvin Klein 1993 EDT

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Escape for Men

by Steve DeMercado

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Calvin Klein Escape for Men is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1993, created by Steve DeMercado. Escape for Men opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Juniper, and Melon, settles into a heart of Sea Water, Birch, Cypress, and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Calvin Klein's Escape for Men carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Classic
  • Energetic
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
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Escape for Men Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Escape opens with an invigorating burst of juicy melon, bright mango, and zesty grapefruit, sharpened by the cool, medicinal camphor of eucalyptus and crisp juniper. This vibrant fruity-aquatic freshness evolves into a heart of aromatic woods and marine notes, conjuring images of sea air and cypress trees. The base settles into an earthy blend of vetiver, sandalwood, and oakmoss, adding a grounding, resinous warmth that harks back to its vintage roots.

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