Escada 1995 EDP

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Escada Acte 2

by Ilias Ermenidis

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Escada Escada Acte 2 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1995, created by Ilias Ermenidis. Escada Acte 2 opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Mandarin, and Peach, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Cinnamon, and Vanilla. Escada's Escada Acte 2 carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This 90s throwback is divisive as heck - some find it a delightful, fresh green dream, others get cat pee and plastic. It's either an overlooked gem or a total scrubber, so definitely try before you buy.
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Escada Acte 2 Eau de Parfum 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
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its fresh and green character, make it suitable for casual daytime wear. It's too unique and potentially polarising for formal events, and just a bit too strong for a quiet office setting unless applied lightly.

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

Other declarable allergens

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

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

Acte 2 opens with a potent blast of green notes, sharpened by bergamot and a hint of juicy peach. As it settles, a bouquet of mimosa, iris, and freesia emerges, lending a soft, slightly powdery floral heart. The dry down is a comforting mix of sandalwood and cedar, warmed by a whisper of vanilla and cinnamon, giving it a gentle, earthy finish.

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