Calvin Klein 2013 EDP

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Downtown

by Caroline Sabas

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Calvin Klein Downtown is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Caroline Sabas. Downtown opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli, and Pear, settles into a heart of Violet Leaf, Gardenia, and Pink Pepper, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Vetiver, and Incense. Calvin Klein's Downtown carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one is an enigma, a 'love it or leave it' scent that sparked a lot of debate but ultimately landed in the 'fine, but forgettable' pile for many. If you want something subtle for your own enjoyment, and can find it for a steal, it's worth a shot. Otherwise, your money's better spent elsewhere.
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Downtown Eau de Parfum 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its generally weak sillage and poor longevity make it perfect for office wear or casual outings where subtlety is key. It's less suited for formal events or dates where a more impactful fragrance is usually desired, but its freshness can work for active use.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Downtown opens bright and airy, a zesty cocktail of lemon and bergamot mingling with the soft sweetness of pear and juicy plum. The heart introduces a creamy, green elegance with gardenia and violet leaf, given a slight, spicy kick from pink pepper. As it settles, a clean musk emerges, underpinned by earthy vetiver and a hint of warm, smoky incense, creating a close-to-skin, pleasant finish.

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