CK Be EDT

Calvin Klein by René Morgenthaler Original
92%

NYC Exists For Men EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - CK Be EDT
Ultra-clean, green and soft, CK Be is the ultimate unisex skin scent: easy, chill, and quietly confident without ever shouting. Perfect for those who value subtlety above all.
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Our Verdict - NYC Exists For Men EDP
A budget take on Calvin Klein CK Be, the clean 90s green-musk unisex. The minty, green-herbal opening over a powdery floral-musk base captures the original's understated 'be-yourself' character; since CK Be is itself a famously light, short-lived EDT, this dupe's modest staying power is true to type.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
CK Be EDT
NYC Exists For Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Green 18% vs 18%
Lavender 18% vs 14%
Bergamot 17% vs 16%
Mint 16% vs 17%
Juniper 15% vs 16%
Mandarin 14% vs 16%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 16% vs 18%
Peach 16% vs 20%
Freesia 16% vs 20%
Magnolia 15% vs 18%
Orchid 15% vs 20%
Only in CK Be
Grass 19%
Shared Notes
Musk 19% vs 20%
Sandalwood 18% vs 17%
Cedar 16% vs 18%
Amber 14% vs 15%
Vanilla 14% vs 14%
Opoponax 14% vs 14%

Accords

CK Be NYC Exists For Men
95%
Green
80%
80%
Aromatic
50%
70%
Woody
60%
Fresh
70%
65%
Powdery
60%
60%
Fresh Spicy
55%
Musky
55%
50%
Citrus
Green shared
95%
80%
Aromatic shared
80%
50%
Woody shared
70%
60%
Fresh
70%
Powdery shared
65%
60%
Fresh Spicy
60%
Musky shared
55%
55%
Citrus
50%

Performance

CK Be NYC Exists For Men
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

CK Be

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

CK Be shines in spring and summer with its crisp green and aromatic freshness, while the light musky-woody drydown is less suited to cold temperatures or winter layering.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, soft projection and sheer style make it perfect for office and casual wear, as well as discreet sports use, but it lacks the richness for formal occasions.

NYC Exists For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The cool, green, minty freshness suits spring and summer and mild autumn days while feeling too light for the cold months.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

A clean, understated unisex everyday scent for casual days, the office and daily wear, with enough freshness for light sport and daytime dates.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean green, aromatic, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

CK Be EDT
NYC Exists For Men EDP
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £13.80 Perfume Click - 50ml Buy Best Value £20.60 Notino - 200ml - £0.10/ml Buy
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50ml
Perfume Click £0.28/ml £13.80 Buy Notino £0.30/ml £14.80 Buy eBay UK £0.31/ml £15.36 Buy
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100ml
Notino Cheapest 100ml £0.15/ml £15.30 Buy Perfume Click £0.18/ml £18.45 Buy eBay UK £0.19/ml £18.94 Buy Paco Perfumerias £0.30/ml £30.26 Buy
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200ml
Notino £0.10/ml £20.60 Buy eBay UK £0.11/ml £22.49 Buy Perfume Click £0.12/ml £23.65 Buy Paco Perfumerias £0.18/ml £36.10 Buy Fragrance Click UK £0.19/ml £38.25 Buy Escentual £0.36/ml £72.00 Buy
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