The Perfume Library

CK One (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Calvin Klein · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein CK One Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leaves a light, clean impression with its green, aquatic and floral sides. It opens with mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot, while papaya adds a fruity sweetness. In the heart, violet, lily of the valley, rose and jasmine form a floral base, softened by green tea and nutmeg. Musk and amber close it with a plain, gentle warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, with sport and business close behind. Votes for masculine and feminine sit near each other, so it reads comfortably on either. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea (Eau Parfumée) and Création Lamis Everyone have a close profile.

CK One Shock for Him

7.7

Calvin Klein · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Calvin Klein CK One Shock for Him is a men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings, balancing fruity sweetness with spice and wood. Lavender, clementine and cucumber give it a fresh opening. Black basil, cardamom and black pepper add a spicy edge in the heart. In the base, patchouli, tobacco and white musk come forward while cashmeran softens everything. The overall impression is sweet, gourmand and slightly synthetic, with woody and oriental tones in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer is the least favoured season. It leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out, and reads masculine and modern. Armaf Victory and La Rive Heroic Man have a close profile.

Obsession for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Calvin Klein · 1986

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy and woody scent with a classic masculine character, best suited to cooler-weather evenings. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions, though it also works for leisure. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters call it masculine, and some call it classic. The top opens with lime, bergamot and lavender, while cinnamon and coriander add spice. Clove, nutmeg and sage lead the heart, and vanilla, amber and patchouli settle into a sweet, resinous warmth at the base. It dries down powdery and oriental.

Eternity (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Calvin Klein · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein Eternity Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and floral scent that reads as feminine and suits daytime wear, especially in spring and summer. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, with nearly half of voters finding the longevity high. Most voters call its character feminine, followed by classic and modern. Harry Lehmann Fantasie and Joop! Berlin (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile. It opens with lemon blossom, freesia, mandarin orange and sage, a fresh and green start. The heart carries violet, jasmine and lily of the valley, with rose and white lily rounding out the florals. Sandalwood, amber and musk soften the base, leaving a powdery, lightly spicy warmth.

Euphoria (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Calvin Klein · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein Euphoria Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings, with a fruity and powdery side. The top holds persimmon, pomegranate and green notes, while black orchid, lotus and champaca form a floral heart. In the base, creamy notes, black violet, mahogany wood and amber move it towards a warm, gourmand, spicy and woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine. La Perla J'Aime la Nuit and Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto have a close profile.

Obsession (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Calvin Klein · 1985

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein Obsession Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and woody scent that leans towards cold-weather evenings and is aimed mainly at women. The top is a fruity opening of peach, bergamot and mandarin orange, sharpened slightly by basil and green notes. In the heart, rose, jasmine and orange blossom form a floral core, warmed by sandalwood, cedar and exotic spices. The base is led by vanilla, amber, musk and oakmoss, while frankincense and civet push it towards a resinous, smoky and animalic side, with a powdery, oriental feel overall. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or night out; summer and the office come well behind. It reads as feminine and classic. Yves Saint Laurent Opium and Caron Parfum Sacré have a close profile.

CK Be

7.0

Calvin Klein · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK Be is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that opens on citrus and mint and dries down to a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, mint, mandarin orange and juniper berry give it a cool opening. White peach and spices then lean the heart fruity and floral. Tonka bean, opoponax and sandalwood leave a sweet, powdery, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. On character, masculine leads slightly with feminine close behind. Carolina Herrera Chic for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Anima Vinci Neroli Wisdom have a close profile.

Eternity for Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Calvin Klein · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Eternity for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green-leaning masculine scent that suits spring and summer days, from casual wear to the office. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets few votes. It is named most for daily and leisure wear, with a place in business settings too. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters find its character masculine. The top opens with green notes, lavender and mandarin orange; in the heart, jasmine, basil, geranium and sage make a floral, herbal turn. The base settles on vetiver, sandalwood and amber for a woody footing. The accords read fresh, citrusy and spicy, in a fougère frame.

Beauty (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Calvin Klein · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein Beauty Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent with a sweet, softly powdery and creamy side, feminine in feel and easy for daily wear. Ambrette comes first, jasmine carries the floral heart, and cedarwood lays a woody base underneath. The fresh and sweet tones soften into a creamy, powdery texture, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through it. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure are the most chosen settings. It has been discontinued. Avon Local Nature - Jasmine and Trussardi Musc Noir have a close profile.

CK In2U for Her

7.0

Calvin Klein · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK In2U for Her is a fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet floral that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Pink grapefruit, Sicilian bergamot and redcurrant leaf keep the opening bright and fruity. Cactus and orchid add a soft floral heart. In the base, ambergris, vanilla and red cedar sweeten the scent and set it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads mostly feminine and modern. Rochas Girl and Hugo Boss Boss Orange (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

CK Everyone (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Calvin Klein · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein CK Everyone Eau de Toilette is a fresh, light unisex scent built on citrus and aquatic notes, suited to spring and summer days. It opens with ginger and orange for a bright citrus coolness. In the heart, blue tea and aquatic notes add a clean, floral freshness, and patchouli, amber and cedarwood lay a woody base underneath. The overall feel is clean, lightly fruity and a little synthetic. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure, work and sport. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though it stays unisex. Mexx Energizing Man and Van Gils Sport have a close profile.

Reveal

7.0

Calvin Klein · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Calvin Klein Reveal is a fresh, floral women's fragrance in which black, white and pink pepper meet a salty coolness; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters pick autumn, summer and spring in almost equal measure, with winter trailing. Daily wear, leisure and the office come first, and fewer choose it for evenings. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. It opens with peppers and salt, a spicy freshness. The heart holds ambergris, a solar note and Florentine iris, adding an aquatic, powdery softness. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and cashmeran lay down a woody, lightly sweet floor. A synthetic sheen runs through it.

CK2

7.0

Calvin Klein · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

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. 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.

Contradiction (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Calvin Klein · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein Contradiction Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet and powdery women's floral built on lily, rose and peony; it has been discontinued. The top is led by lily, rose, orchid and peony. In the heart, jasmine and lilac carry the floral line, pear and blackberry add a fruity sweetness, and eucalyptus brings a cool edge. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and musk softens everything into a powdery, lightly woody warmth. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Spring and fall are the most recommended seasons, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters find it feminine. Guerlain Idylle Duet Rose-Patchouli and Gucci Accenti have a close profile.

Euphoria Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Calvin Klein · 2006

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

CK Free (Eau de Toilette)

5.6

Calvin Klein · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein CK Free Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent built around juniper berry, star anise and tobacco; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most, with sport not far behind. It reads masculine and modern. The top opens with juniper berry, absinth, star anise and jackfruit, a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, tobacco, coffee, buchu and suede add a spicy warmth, and the base of oak, ironwood, cedar and patchouli settles into a woody backdrop. Sweet and synthetic tones run alongside. Montblanc Legend Red and Yves Saint Laurent Y (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Escape for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Calvin Klein · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Escape for Men Eau de Toilette opens on eucalyptus, bergamot and grapefruit, a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with winter far behind. It is chosen mostly for daily wear and leisure, and it also finds a place at the office. Most find it masculine, though many also call it modern. Melon and mango soften the citrus opening in a fruity, sweet direction. In the heart, fir, sage and marine notes add a green, aquatic freshness. Vetiver, amber and sandalwood settle into a woody base. Aaron Terence Hughes Blue Fever and Zara Navy Black have a close profile.

Escape (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Calvin Klein · 1991

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein Escape Eau de Parfum is a fresh fruity floral for women, opening on peach, blackcurrant and apple before settling into jasmine, rose and lily of the valley; it has been discontinued. The opening is bright and green with a faint aquatic edge, led by peach, blackcurrant and apple. Lily of the valley, jasmine and rose bring a soft floral heart. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, tonka bean and musk turns woody and sweet. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall, and daily wear, leisure and office are the most common settings. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. Kolmaz Canabis and Miro Miro Femme have a close profile.

Truth (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Calvin Klein · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein Truth Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green women's scent that sets lemon and bergamot against the soft florals of peony, lily and mimosa. The citrus notes give it a bright base, while bamboo and clover push the green side. The florals add a gentle softness, sandalwood, vetiver and patchouli form a woody backdrop, and blackberry adds a light fruity touch. The overall feel is clean, lightly spiced and balanced. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office settings lead. It reads as a feminine fragrance. It has been discontinued.

CK In2U for Him (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Calvin Klein · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein CK In2U for Him Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days, daily and relaxed wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with pomelo leaf, gin fizz and Minneola tangelo, giving a citrus, green and fruity freshness. In the heart, cocoa, shiso leaf and pimento sweeten that freshness and soften it with spice. Vetiver, white cedar and musk settle the dry-down onto a woody base, with an aquatic, synthetic touch running through. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits anyone who wants something light that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daytime, leisure and office wear; it reads masculine and modern to most. Calvin Klein Crave and Hugo Boss Elements Aqua share a close profile.

Secret Obsession

6.6

Calvin Klein · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Calvin Klein Secret Obsession is a sweet, floral scent for women that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with plum, mace and rose, then moves into a heart of jasmine, orange blossom and tuberose. Cashmere wood, sandalwood, amber and vanilla leave a sweet, woody, powdery oriental warmth at the base, with fruity and spicy touches in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, and many of the rest call it classic. Laura Biagiotti Venezia and Boucheron 2012 have a close profile.

CK One Gold

7.3

Calvin Klein · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK One Gold is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy core with a soft floral and fruity touch, and it leans towards easy daytime wear. The top holds fig, sage and bergamot, while violet, jasmine and neroli bring a soft floral heart. Patchouli, gaiac wood and vetiver anchor the base in woody tones. Overall it reads sweet, creamy and slightly synthetic. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak. Most pick spring and summer, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions, with business close behind. The character votes tilt slightly feminine, with masculine not far off, so it sits in between.

Encounter (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Calvin Klein · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Encounter Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent whose sweet fruity side is balanced by spice and wood, and it leans towards everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it suits daily, leisure and business settings. Most voters read it as masculine, followed by modern. It has been discontinued. It opens with cardamom, mandarin orange and rum. The heart holds cognac, jasmine, patchouli and pepper, and the base dries down to musk, cedarwood and oud. The fresh, sweet and spicy sides blend together, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Ralph Lauren Polo Black and Lacoste L'Homme Lacoste have a close profile.

Reveal Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Calvin Klein · 2015

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Reveal Men Eau de Toilette opens with pear brandy, candied ginger and mastic, a fresh, fruity and sweet men's scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and the office. It reads masculine and modern. Within a fresh, aquatic frame, pear brandy and kiwano give a fruity brightness while ginger and mastic add a spicy edge. The heart holds suede, agave and clary sage. Haitian vetiver, tonka bean and amber close it with a woody, gourmand sweetness.