ENCELADE by Marc Antoine Barrois: Interview and Fragrance Review
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Eau de toilette
Calvin Klein Escape For Men
Gender:
Male
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Calvin Klein launched Escape For Men in 1993 — and it was a brilliant move. By character, a masculine fragrance drawing from the fern and aromatic families. Perfumer Steven Demercado left a distinct mark on this composition. A fragrance from the Escape collection, in eau de toilette.
Expect a moderate sillage — enough to be remembered, not enough to overwhelm. It stays on the skin for a good while — longevity is firmly in the moderate range. Country of origin — the United States. Escape For Men Calvin Klein — the choice of those who appreciate depth and character in every detail.
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In the early 2000s, the perfume company Coty, which acquired many brands, including Calvin Klein, began releasing Escape under its own label. The bottle remained frosted, but the composition on the box changed. The fragrance name is now closer to the middle, and the small print has become more compact. On the bottom of the bottle, there is no longer "Calvin Klein Cosmetics"; instead, "Coty Prestige" appeared, along with the country of production - "Fabrique en France" or "Fabrique en USA."
As for the recent reformulations, the composition remained the same, but the bottle became completely transparent. The design is similar to the previous one, with the name Escape positioned lower. It is also released under the Coty Prestige brand. Of all these versions, only the first vintage scent can be considered a true work of the perfumer. It is masculine, sensual, and at the same time fresh and deep, revealing itself beautifully on the skin. One spray fills the space, leaving a lasting sillage. Most of the declared notes are heard very clearly: eucalyptus melon, cypress birch, juniper citrus, sandalwood sage, mossy mango, and woody bergamot, all against the backdrop of a sea breeze. This is not just a set of incompatible notes, but true accords that intertwine in an amazing way.
The reformulated version is just a pale