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Eau de toilette

Calvin Klein CK be

Gender image: Unisex
Gender:
Unisex
Segment image
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

Identity and Release History

The perfume Calvin Klein CK be, often called in Russia "Calvin Klein Be", debuted in 1996 as a bold continuation of the success of its predecessor, the eau de toilette CK One.

This release from Calvin Klein — the American fashion house whose name has become synonymous with modern elegance since its founding in 1968 — reflects the spirit of the 1990s, targeting a young, freedom-loving audience.

The fragrance quickly gained popularity due to its versatile character, offering freshness and lightness, perfectly suited for everyday use.

Created under the guidance of perfumer Rene Morgenthaler, CK be became part of a cultural phenomenon, redefining the boundaries of gender-specific fragrances.

Its influence on the Calvin Klein brand was significant, strengthening the house's position in the perfume market as a pioneer in the unisex segment, demonstrating how this fragrance continued the legacy of bold marketing decisions and contemporary design characteristic of the brand.

Positioning and Wearability

As a versatile fragrance, Calvin Klein CK be is positioned as unisex, making it an ideal choice for men and women who value lightness and modernity.

Its sillage is characterized as subtly perceptible, adding delicacy and unobtrusiveness, suitable for office workdays, studies, or informal meetings.

The fragrance is available in the concentration of eau de toilette, ensuring moderate longevity and freshness, easily adapting to any season, especially spring and summer.

For optimal application, 2-3 sprays on the skin are recommended to allow the fragrance to gently unfold throughout the day, or one spray on clothing for a longer-lasting effect without being overpowering.

Its compliment-inducing nature and recognizability make CK be a reliable companion for those seeking a casual and friendly perfume that doesn't dominate but harmoniously complements the image.

If you liked this fragrance, check out similar options: Calvin Klein Obsessed for Women, Brocard Tsarevna Lebed, and Shiseido Ginza, which also offer universal and contemporary accents.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

Description of the composition

The note pyramid Calvin Klein CK be is a multifaceted composition, where the top notes — bergamot, green accord, juniper, lavender, mandarin, and mint — create an instant freshness and an invigorating start.

The heart of the fragrance unfolds with notes of freesia, grass, jasmine, magnolia, orchid, and peach, adding floral tenderness and fruity sweetness.

The base, composed of amber, cedar, opopanax, sandalwood, vanilla, and musk, provides warmth and longevity, smoothly transitioning from freshness to cozy woody and musky chords, making the fragrance complete and harmonious.

Perfumers

Gender Unisex
Brand Calvin Klein
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country United States
Website http://www.calvinkleininc.com
Year of production 1996
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de toilette
License holder Coty Inc.

Composition pyramid

Bergamot
Green Chord
Juniper
Freesia
Grass
Jasmine
Ambergris
Cedar
Opopanax

Fragrance characteristics

based on 5 opinions
Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Imperceptible
2
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
20%
Unisex
60%
Female
20%
What kind of event
Date
0%
Wedding
0%
Sport
17%
Sleep
0%
For party
0%
For every day
33%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
17%
Theatre
0%
Office
33%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
33%
Spring
Spring
33%
Summer
Summer
33%
Autumn
Autumn
0%
For what style / mood
Casual
50%
Gala
0%
Classic
0%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
0%
Sporty
50%
For what age
under 18
64%
18-25 years old
18%
26-35 years old
18%
36-45 years
0%
46+ years old
0%
Any
0%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
33%
1-2 atomisations
33%
2-3 atomisations
33%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
0%
On the wrist
33%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
33%
Behind the ears
33%
On the elbow
0%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
0%
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0%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
33%
1-2 atomisations
33%
2-3 atomisations
33%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
67%
Exoticism
0%
Luxury
0%
Euphoria
0%
Passion
0%
Joy
33%
Calm
0%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Attracts attention
4
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
High quality
4
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
High quality
4
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