Calvin Klein 1996 EDT

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CK Be

by René Morgenthaler

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Calvin Klein CK Be is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1996, created by René Morgenthaler. CK Be opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Mandarin, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Magnolia, Orchid, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Calvin Klein's CK Be carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

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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  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Relaxed
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CK Be Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best 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.

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

CK Be is a minimalist's dream, opening with a breezy blend of lavender, bergamot, mint and juniper over a heart of green grass, soft florals and a gentle hint of peach. The drydown is a whisper of clean musk and sheer woods, lightly sweetened with vanilla and amber. Airy, powdery and never overwhelming, it feels like freshly washed skin and cool sheets-an unobtrusive signature for those who want to smell quietly fresh and intimately inviting.

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