How it smells
It smells mostly woody and aromatic. Cinnamon and cardamom at the top, rose and jasmine sambac in the middle and pine needles and vetiver at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Runaway notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Karen Walker Runaway EDP
Karen Walker is the house behind Runaway EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Karen Walker perfumes worth knowing
This house has 7 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Karen Walker A, Karen Walker C and Karen Walker B.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Amouage Outlands has more depth.
How long Runaway stays on skin
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Kenzo Jungle Homme. Base notes like pine needles and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
The style of Runaway
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by aromatic and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and aromatic smells and notes like rose and pine needles. Less obvious notes include pepper and guaiac wood. Perfume fans rate it 4.15 out of 5.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Amouage Outlands and Rayhaan Terra spread further.
If you like Runaway, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Tom Ford Oud Wood (7 shared notes), Amouage Outlands (5 shared notes), Rayhaan Terra (5 shared notes) and Kenzo Jungle Homme (6 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Is Runaway good for summer?
It is better in winter and fall. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Can men wear Runaway?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.