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Reveal Eau de Parfum bottle Reveal EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2014 Year 2022
££ Price Tier £
Excellence Eau de Parfum bottle Excellence EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Reveal EDP
Reveal is a divisive, salty-sweet skin scent that perfectly captures sun-warmed skin after a sea dip. Sadly discontinued, it's a unique Calvin Klein gem for those who crave something a bit different, far from your typical summer fruity floral.
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Our Verdict - Excellence EDP
This budget-friendly clone of Bois d'Argent serves up a seriously sophisticated woody iris straight to your door. The performance might be shy, and some question the iris claim, but the sheer value makes it a winner for an everyday touch of luxury.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Reveal EDP
Excellence EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 22% vs 58%

Accords

Reveal Excellence
100%
Woody
100%
90%
Powdery
99%
82%
Musky
55%
55%
Iris
80%
77%
Amber
45%
69%
Salty
51%
Warm Spicy
60%
52%
Animalic
Earthy
50%
49%
Marine
Balsamic
48%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Powdery shared
90%
99%
Musky shared
82%
55%
Iris shared
55%
80%
Amber shared
77%
45%
69%
Warm Spicy shared
51%
60%
52%
50%
49%
48%

Performance

Reveal Excellence
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Reveal

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its intimate projection and skin-like quality make it suitable for casual wear or dates where closeness is key. While some see it as office-safe due to its subtlety, the unique salty and musky accords might not be universally appreciated in formal or professional settings.

Excellence

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its generally shy projection, despite some reports of longer longevity, makes it suitable for office and casual wear without overwhelming. The woody and musky accords lend it an understated elegance, but it lacks the power for formal events and is certainly not for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
80%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, powdery, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Reveal EDP
Excellence EDP
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