Calvin Klein 2007 EDT

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Man

by Ann Gottlieb

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Calvin Klein Man is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2007, created by Ann Gottlieb. Man opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Violet Leaf, and Rosemary, settles into a heart of Nutmeg, Bay Leaf, Incense, and Mint, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Guaiac Wood. Calvin Klein's Man carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a proper dark horse, often compared to Fahrenheit but for a fiver. It's a clean, spicy-woody violet leaf bomb that's either a classic hidden gem or a fleeting, generic disappointment, depending on who you ask. Performance is the biggest sticking point, but the scent itself has a loyal following.
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Man 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
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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its versatile fresh, woody, and aromatic profile makes it suitable for everyday wear, particularly the office and casual outings. However, its often-reported moderate sillage and longevity prevent it from being a powerhouse for formal events or intense sport.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • 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

A brisk opening of violet leaf and bergamot gives way to an aromatic heart humming with spicy nutmeg, bay leaf, and a cool whisper of mint. As it settles, cypress and guaiac wood lend an earthy, woody depth, softened by a clean musk and a subtle amber warmth. It's fresh, green, and unapologetically masculine, with a hint of mystery.

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