Sheer Beauty Eau de Parfum bottle Sheer Beauty
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2012 Year 2023
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Keep it Real Eau de Toilette bottle Keep it Real

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sheer Beauty
Calvin Klein's Sheer Beauty might be called 'Sheer' for its fleeting nature as much as its delicate scent profile. A pleasant, unassuming fruity floral with a sparkling Bellini kick, it's a solid choice for those who prefer their fragrance to be a subtle whisper, though many wish it had more staying power.
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Our Verdict - Keep it Real
Keep it Real is an absolute crowd-pleaser for those who love their scents juicy and sweet. It's a fun, uncomplicated fragrance that doesn't try too hard, offering a burst of fruity joy.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 18%
Floral 31% 27%
Fruity 18% 16%
Green 4% 4%
Sweet 29% 31%
Warm 3% 3%
Woody 9% 8%
Earthy 0% 0%
Animalic 12% 9%
Fresh 17% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sheer Beauty EdP
Keep it Real EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 33% vs 29%
Shared Notes
Peony 40% vs 32%
Jasmine 36% vs 32%
Only in Sheer Beauty
Lily 23%
Only in Keep it Real
Hibiscus 34%
Shared Notes
Musk 39% vs 31%
Sandalwood 31% vs 28%
Vanilla 28% vs 39%

Accords

Sheer Beauty Keep it Real
100%
Fruity
67%
72%
Citrus
100%
78%
Floral
99%
74%
Fresh
63%
69%
Vanilla
46%
65%
Sweet
49%
58%
White Floral
61%
58%
Powdery
58%
Musky
51%
Fresh Spicy
52%
Rose
46%
Fruity shared
100%
67%
Citrus shared
72%
100%
Floral shared
78%
99%
Fresh shared
74%
63%
Vanilla shared
69%
46%
Sweet shared
65%
49%
White Floral shared
58%
61%
58%
58%
Fresh Spicy shared
51%
52%
46%

Performance

Sheer Beauty Keep it Real
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sheer Beauty

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

This perfume's soft sillage and short longevity make it perfect for close-quarter settings like the office or gym, where subtlety is key. Its fresh, clean, and fruity-floral accords are universally appealing for casual daytime wear, though its light nature might struggle to make an impact on a formal evening out or a romantic date.

Keep it Real

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and winter pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, fruity and floral accords make it ideal for casual wear and even light sport activities. While not overpowering, the sweetness might be a bit much for very formal settings or a conservative office environment, but it would work for a relaxed daytime date.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
96%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
94%
Accord
87%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Floral, Fruity accords and Jasmine, Peony notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sheer Beauty
Keep it Real
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