273 community ratings

CK2

Name: CK2
Brand: Calvin Klein

Perfumer: Pascal Gaurin

2015UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.0/ 10

Community score
273 ratings

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Calvin Klein CK2 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around wasabi, violet leaf absolute and mandarin orange, best suited to spring and summer days.

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Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 253 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.1 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.5 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

66% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Wasabi

Violet leaf absolute Mandarin orange

Heart notesfirst few hours

Rose absolute Orris concrete

Stone

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Frankincense Sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Aquatic
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy

What does CK2 smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex.

It opens with wasabi, violet leaf and mandarin, a lively and lightly spicy start. In the heart, rose absolute, orris concrete and stone add a cool, floral touch. The base of vetiver, frankincense and sandalwood dries down into a calm, woody finish. Aquatic and sweet tones stay in the background.