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Which Should You Buy?
A versatile and balanced fragrance offering a fresh, spicy profile with subtle woody undertones.
Calvin Klein's Crave was discontinued back in the mid-2000s and is now hard to find, so this CK183 dupe is a rare shot at the original's peppery, basil-forward aromatic fougere without hunting down a rare bottle.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The fresh spicy and citrus notes make it suitable for warmer months like spring and summer, while its woody base also fits well with the cooler temperatures of fall.
Occasions
Moderate projection and pleasant accord blend make it appropriate for office and casual settings, while being refined enough for dates. Less suitable for sports due to its moderate intensity.
Seasons
A bright, spicy-aromatic scent that performs best in spring and summer heat.
Occasions
Casual and office-friendly by default; the peppery aromatic profile is too informal for black-tie wear.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean citrus, woody
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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