The Perfume Library

Forbidden Euphoria

6.7

Calvin Klein · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Calvin Klein Forbidden Euphoria is a fruity-floral women's fragrance that moves from peach blossom, mandarin orange and raspberry through pink peony and jasmine to musk and patchouli; it has been discontinued. It opens sweet and juicy, with peach blossom, mandarin orange and raspberry up front. In the heart, pink peony, jasmine and tiger orchid carry the floral side. The base of musk, cashmere wood and patchouli settles it into a woody, powdery, slightly oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring; daily and leisure wear lead, with evening and business also getting votes. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Jil Sander Everose and Kenzo Jeu d'Amour Félin have a close profile.

Obsessed for Men (Eau de Toilette)

5.6

Calvin Klein · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Obsessed for Men Eau de Toilette is a sweet, woody scent for men that ties black cardamom and Sichuan pepper to blond leather and patchouli. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn mainly for leisure, daily use and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Most voters find it masculine, with a share calling it modern. It opens with black cardamom, Sichuan pepper and sweetie, spicy with a light fruity edge. Blond leather, labdanum and cedar leaf give the heart a woody body. Patchouli, ambrox and vanilla sweeten the base as it dries; the overall impression is fresh, sweet and slightly synthetic.

Defy (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Calvin Klein · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Defy Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's fragrance that ties the brightness of bergamot and mandarin orange to a green, woody base of lavender and vetiver. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and cedar leaf, giving a citrusy, airy start. In the heart, violet leaf, lavender absolute and clary sage add a green edge. As it dries, Haitian vetiver, musk and amber settle it onto a woody, lightly sweet footing, with an aquatic and synthetic tone running throughout. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without pushing itself on a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the favoured settings, with few choosing it for evening. Most voters read it as masculine and modern.

Eternity Aqua

6.7

Calvin Klein · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein Eternity Aqua is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that pairs the coolness of apple, cucumber and peony with the softness of jasmine and magnolia. It opens with apple, cucumber and apricot for a juicy, fruity freshness, while peony adds a light floral touch. In the heart, jasmine, magnolia, tiaré and gardenia bring the floral side forward. Musk, cedar and woody notes settle underneath as a calm woody base, with citrus and synthetic tones also among its accords. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring. It leans towards leisure, daily wear, sport and office settings. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters find it feminine.

Crave

7.0

Calvin Klein · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Calvin Klein Crave is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance with green and spicy touches, leaning towards daily wear and warmer seasons. Crave has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily and leisure wear come first. Half of voters read it as masculine, with a good share calling it modern. It has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and starfish, then turns spicy and green at the heart with pimento, coriander and basil. The base sets a woody ground of nutmeg, oakmoss, vetiver and sandalwood, with tonka bean adding sweetness. The overall feel is fresh, with a slightly synthetic edge. Halston Unbound for Men and Perry Ellis 360° Red for Men have a close profile.

CK One Summer 2019

6.9

Calvin Klein · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2019 is a fresh, citrusy, water-cooled unisex scent that suits summer and spring days. It opens with tangerine and Italian bergamot giving a bright citrus lift, while quince and water lily add a fruity, lightly sweet coolness. In the heart, coriander, juniper berry and matcha bring a spicy-green touch, with aquatic notes keeping the watery feel going. Musk, driftwood and amber settle it onto a soft, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it reads as open to both. It has been discontinued.

CK One Summer 2016

7.1

Calvin Klein · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2016 is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex summer scent, now discontinued. It opens with mojito, green ginger and green apple, light, crisp and green. The heart brings tiaré, juniper and guava, adding a fruity sweetness. In the base, coconut milk softens the scent, while tree moss and cedarwood leave a light woody floor. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, with spring second; leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions, and very few choose it for a night out. More voters call it masculine or modern than feminine, though it stays unisex. Mexx Ice Touch Man and Davidoff Cool Water Wave for Men have a close profile.

CK One Summer 2020

7.5

Calvin Klein · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2020 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine, which puts it somewhere in between. The top is mandarin orange, ginger and sea salt, with citrus and aquatic accords leading. Dune grass and sage in the heart add a green freshness. The base of amber, sandalwood and benzoin settles it onto a woody, lightly sweet footing.

Sheer Beauty Essence

7.3

Calvin Klein · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Essence is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with white peach and nashi pear blossom, giving a fruity freshness. The heart builds a floral garden from magnolia, lilac, peony and Turkish rose, softened by aquatic and powdery touches. Cedar, musk and vanilla ground it in a woody base with a light sweetness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and feels easy to wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and the office leading the occasions. It reads mostly feminine, with modern and classic sides too. Its profile is close to Halston Sheer and Jeanne Lanvin Couture.

CK One Summer 2013

7.3

Calvin Klein · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2013 is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with green leaves, lemon and watermelon, which bring coolness and a light fruity sweetness. In the heart, cucumber, water lily and water mint keep the aquatic mood going, while caraway adds a faint spice. Woody notes, musk and moss dry down onto a soft base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits leisure, daily wear and sport, with the office a fair fit too. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads genuinely unisex.

Amber Gold Euphoria

7.7

Calvin Klein · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Calvin Klein Amber Gold Euphoria is a sweet, fruity women's fragrance that opens with rose, plum and mandarin orange and settles into amber and vanilla. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters read it as feminine. It starts with rose, plum and mandarin orange, bright and fruity. In the heart, orange blossom, iris and royal jelly soften it. The base of sandalwood, labdanum, vanilla and amber leaves a sweet, spicy, resinous warmth.

Eternity for Men Air

6.2

Calvin Klein · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Calvin Klein Eternity for Men Air is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men with an aquatic, fruity lightness, suited to leisure and everyday wear. It opens with mandarin orange, juniper berry and ozonic notes, then moves into lavender, green apple and violet leaf at the heart. Irish moss, ambergris and patchouli form the base. The overall impression is clean, lightly sweet and somewhat synthetic, with a spicy touch. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so expect a scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear, sport and the office. It reads masculine and modern. Cyrus Writer and La Rive Brave have a close profile.

CK One Platinum Edition

6.6

Calvin Klein · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK One Platinum Edition is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with an aquatic, lightly floral and spicy feel, and it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a quiet trail through the day. In the character votes masculine edges ahead, though feminine is not far behind. It opens with aldehydes, cardamom and Granny Smith apple, a cool, crisp and slightly fruity start. The heart of French lavender, red cinnamon and pink pepper adds a spicy warmth. The base of vetiver, cashmere wood and amber closes it woody and softly sweet. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Sport and Dunhill Desire Silver have a close profile.

Euphoria Gold

7.1

Calvin Klein · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Calvin Klein Euphoria Gold is a feminine floral that opens fresh and fruity, then settles into a sweet, gourmand and woody base. The top is apricot, kumquat and mandarin orange, which keeps the start bright and juicy. In the heart, narcissus, honey and gardenia add a floral sweetness, with the honey softening it. Musk, patchouli and sandalwood anchor the base in a warm, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes close behind, and few choose summer. It suits leisure time, evenings and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine. Banderas Her Golden Secret and Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Orchid have a close profile.

CK One Red Edition for Him

6.9

Calvin Klein · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK One Red Edition for Him is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that most voters place in spring, summer and fall, for daily and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters call it masculine and modern, and a fair number see it working for the office or sport too. Evening and night-out wear sit well behind. It opens with aldehydes and pear, fresh and lightly fruity. In the heart, black pepper, ginger and suede add a dry, spicy edge. Vetiver sets a woody base, while tonka bean and musk soften it with a little sweetness.

Eternity for Men Amber Essence

6.8

Calvin Klein · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Calvin Klein Eternity for Men Amber Essence is a sweet, spicy, resinous and slightly smoky men's scent that suits evenings in the cooler months. It opens with the fresh citrus of bergamot and Italian green mandarin orange. In the heart, frankincense and amber add a resinous depth, and the base settles into a sweet, woody floor of Bourbon vanilla, patchouli and benzoin. The overall impression is oriental, with a somewhat synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. It reads masculine, with a modern feel. Moresque White Duke and Chopard Amber Malaki have a close profile.

Eternity for Men Flame

7.1

Calvin Klein · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Calvin Klein Eternity for Men Flame is a fresh, fruity men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter days. It opens with pineapple in front, backed by citrus and sweet accents that keep the fruit bright. In the heart, rosemary adds a spicy, slightly herbal edge. The base rests on labdanum, giving a warm, woody, oriental ground, with a synthetic touch that suits its modern character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is the least chosen season. It suits leisure, evenings and daily wear, and works at the office too. It reads clearly masculine. Hollister SoCal and Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan have a close profile.

Eternity for Women Aromatic Essence

6.3

Calvin Klein · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Calvin Klein Eternity for Women Aromatic Essence combines sandalwood, coconut water and lavender into a fresh, aquatic scent with a light sweetness. The scent reads as fresh and floral overall. Coconut water brings a fruity, creamy softness, lavender adds freshness, and sandalwood sets a woody base behind them. The aquatic and sweet sides balance each other. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is noticeable through the day without leaving a heavy trail. Most voters recommend summer and spring, with daily wear, leisure and office settings leading. It reads feminine and modern.

Eternity for Men Parfum

6.4

Calvin Klein · 2022

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Calvin Klein Eternity for Men Parfum is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that suits autumn and spring days best. Mint and lavender open it with a cool, aromatic lift. In the heart, rum and Bourbon vanilla absolute bring sweetness, while cedarwood and Indonesian patchouli build a woody base. The fresh, spicy, fougère feel is balanced by the sweet side, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though business and evening use are possible too. Most see it as masculine and modern.

Dark Obsession for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Calvin Klein · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Dark Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette sets the freshness of absinth and Brazilian green mandarin orange against the sweet, leathery warmth of suede, vanilla and labdanum. It opens fruity and sharp with absinth, guarana and Brazilian green mandarin orange. The heart of white vetiver, French clary sage and fir resin builds a woody, spicy ground, and in the dry-down suede, vanilla and labdanum come forward, turning it sweeter, powdery and gourmand. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. It mostly reads masculine. Armani Code Absolu pour Homme and Baldessarini Ambré share a close profile.

Amber Gold Euphoria Men

8.4

Calvin Klein · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Calvin Klein Amber Gold Euphoria Men is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that sets amber, honey and leather on a base of vetiver and frankincense. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it sits best in the evening or on a night out. Voters read its character as masculine and classic. It opens with bergamot, cypress and thyme, then moves through sage, oregano, jasmine absolute and honey in the heart. Vetiver, leather, frankincense and amber dominate the base. The sweetness rests on a woody, resinous, earthy and smoky ground, with leathery and animal tones in the background. Amouage Interlude Man and Rasasi Dhanal Oudh Nashwah have a close profile.

Eternity for Women Flame

7.2

Calvin Klein · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Calvin Klein Eternity for Women Flame is a women's fragrance built on mandarin orange, sweet pea and labdanum, opening fresh, floral and fruity before settling into a sweet, resinous base. Mandarin orange gives the opening a bright, fruity lift, and sweet pea adds a soft floral heart. Labdanum carries the base into a warm, resinous, spicy and woody territory, with sweet and oriental touches in the background and a slightly synthetic sheen running through it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter also well represented. It is worn mostly for leisure, daily use and the office. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine.

CK One Summer 2012

6.1

Calvin Klein · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2012 is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that opens on cucumber, bergamot and lime, and it has been discontinued. The top is cucumber, bergamot, lime and Faassen's catnip; the heart brings aquatic notes, lotus, rosemary and apple. Rum, driftwood, sandalwood and Irish moss soften it in the base. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and green, with floral and fruity touches and a light sweetness in the background. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak. Masculine and feminine votes are almost even, so it sits between the two. Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2009 and Cindy Crawford Waterfalls have a close profile.

Eternity Summer 2013

7.1

Calvin Klein · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Calvin Klein Eternity Summer 2013 is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance softened by a light floral sweetness, made for warm weather; it has been discontinued. It opens with aquatic notes, calone and bergamot, then moves into wisteria, cotton flower and osmanthus. Musk, white amber and sandalwood settle underneath. Beside the fresh, floral character there is a fruity sweetness and a powdery softness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads feminine, though many also call it modern. Floris Cherry Blossom and Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty have a close profile.