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Calvin Klein

Designer

USA

Contradiction

3.742,579 ratings·Women·1997·Floral

Opens with Lily, Peony, Lily-of-the-valley, Orchid, Rose, False Jasmine moves through Eucalyptus, Lilac, Jasmine, Blackberry and settles into Sandalwood, Musk, Tonka Bean.

Perfumers

Ann GottliebDaniela (roche) Andrier

Main Accords

floralwhite floralwoodyfreshrose

Accord Profile

Main Accord Structure

floral
100%
white floral
80%
woody
59%
fresh
39%
rose
18%

Composition

Notes Pyramid

Top Notes

clary sage

clary sage

false jasmine

false jasmine

Lavender

Lavender

Lemon

Lemon

Lily

Lily

Lily-of-the-Valley

Lily-of-the-Valley

lime

lime

Mandarin Orange

Mandarin Orange

Orchid

Orchid

peony

peony

Rose

Rose

Heart Notes

blackberry

blackberry

Cardamom

Cardamom

Coriander

Coriander

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus

Jasmine

Jasmine

Lilac

Lilac

nutmeg

nutmeg

Pepper

Pepper

Base Notes

Ebony Wood

Ebony Wood

Musk

Musk

Sandalwood

Sandalwood

Tonka Bean

Tonka Bean

Vetiver

Vetiver

Fragrance Fit

When To Wear

Winter

93%

Peak

Spring

100%

Summer

61%

Autumn

81%

Day

100%

Night

100%

Profile Matches

Fragrances with a similar olfactive DNA based on shared notes, accords, and structure.

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Contradiction

Calvin Klein

Contradiction

Uncategorized
Ice Musc

The Gate Fragrances Paris

Ice Musc

Aromatic Fougere
Kristine 2

Dzintars

Kristine 2

Aromatic Fougere
Villero

Acqua Delle Langhe

Villero

Woody
Ecstasy

JoAnne Bassett

Ecstasy

Fresh Citrus
Osmanthus

Ds Durga

Osmanthus

Fresh Citrus

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CK One

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Ck One Graffiti

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Ck One Graffiti

Fresh Citrus
Envy for Men

Gucci

Envy for Men

Uncategorized
Jolie Valse

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Jolie Valse

Floral
Very Valentino

Valentino

Very Valentino

Uncategorized

Reminds Me Of

Subjective associations — scents that users say evoke a similar feeling or memory.

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Kriska

Natura

Kriska

Uncategorized
Mixed Emotions

Linn Young

Mixed Emotions

Uncategorized
So Pretty

Cartier

So Pretty

Uncategorized
Wellness by Clean Purity

Clean

Wellness by Clean Purity

Uncategorized

Community

What People Think

3.74

2,579 imported community ratings

Reviews

Community Reviews

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