Compare
Estée Lauder Beautiful vs Calvin Klein Escape
Too close to call on ratings — choose on character.
Loading comparison...
Notes
Top
GalbanumRoseLilyBlack CurrantFruity NotesCassiaMandarin OrangeBergamotLemon
Heart
TuberoseCarnationMarigoldMimosaNarcissusJasmineYlang-YlangChamomileLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumMagnoliaOrange BlossomLilacFreesiaPink VioletSageNeroli
Base
SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskCedarVanilla
Accords
Floral
100%
White floral
90%
Aromatic
89%
Green
74%
Yellow floral
67%
Woody
62%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
springfallwinter
About
Beautiful by Estée Lauder is a Floral fragrance for women. Beautiful was launched in 1985. Beautiful was created by Sophia Grojsman, Bernard Chant and Max Gavarry. Top notes are Galbanum, Rose, Lily, Black Currant, Fruity Notes, Cassia, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Tuberose, Carnation, Marigold, Mimosa, Narcissus, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Chamomile, Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium, Magnolia, Orange Blossom, Lilac, Freesia, Pink Violet, Sage and Neroli; base notes are Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver, Musk, Cedar and Vanilla. Beautiful is a floral fragrance that was launched in 1985. This is a romantic light bouquet of a thousand flowers, combined with fresh citrus notes in the top and warm woodsy notes in the base. The top notes include rose, mandarin, lily, tuberose and marigold. The intensive floral heart is sweet, consisting of orange flower, jasmine and ylang-ylang. The base notes are warm and elegant and include sandalwood and vetiver. The fragrance range includes perfume, Eau De Parfum, Eau De Toilette, a bath and body line and several limited editions.
vs
Notes
Top
MelonChamomileMarigoldMarigoldApricotHiacynthOakmossAppleCorianderMandarin OrangeYlang-YlangBlack CurrantLitchiCassia
Heart
PeachLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationRoseJasmineCloves
Base
OakmossMuskSandalwoodAmberVetiverCedarVanilla
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Fruity
96%
Floral
93%
Herbal
80%
Sweet
78%
Fresh spicy
72%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
Escape by Calvin Klein is a Floral Aquatic fragrance for women. Escape was launched in 1991. The nose behind this fragrance is Claude Dir. Top notes are Melon, Chamomile, Marigold, Marigold, Apricot, Hiacynth, Oakmoss, Apple, Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Black Currant, Litchi and Cassia; middle notes are Peach, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation, Rose, Jasmine and Cloves; base notes are Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver, Cedar and Vanilla. A romantic, feminine fragrance with with a hint of marine scent. Escape opens with camomile, apple, lychee, mandarine, rose, plum and peach, balanced by coriander and sandalwood. It was created in 1991. Here you can read our article’ Calvin Klein in step with time’.
Notes in Common
39% sharedShared (16)
RoseBlack CurrantCassiaMandarin OrangeCarnationMarigoldJasmineYlang-YlangChamomileLily-of-the-ValleySandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskCedarVanilla
Only in Beautiful
GalbanumLilyFruity NotesBergamotLemonTuberoseMimosaNarcissusGeraniumMagnoliaOrange BlossomLilac+4 more
Only in Escape
MelonApricotHiacynthOakmossAppleCorianderLitchiPeachCloves
Rating
3.75vs3.70
Ratings
4,237vs3,456
Concentration
EDTvsEDP
Launch Year
1985vs1991
Which should I buy?
Too close to call on ratings — choose on character.
- The community rates them about the same (3.75 from 4,237 ratings vs 3.70 from 3,456).
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage is comparable: "strong" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for spring first.
- Both houses are mid-range (typically $40–100), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Compare the notes and accords above and pick the one that reads closer to what you already love wearing.