Calvin Klein 2018 EDP

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Women

by Annick Menardo , Honorine Blanc

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Calvin Klein Women is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Annick Menardo and Honorine Blanc. Women opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Magnolia, and Raspberry, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Violet, and Ambroxan. Calvin Klein's Women carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

CK Women is a divisive scent: some find it a sublime, clean freshie that lasts all day, while others are hit with an unpleasant, sharp chemical note. If it clicks for you, it's a confident, modern staple; otherwise, steer clear.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Energetic
  • Elegant
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Women 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh character and moderate sillage make it ideal for office and casual wear, akin to 'fresh laundry.' While some find it 'sexy' for dates, its 'inoffensive' nature is better suited for everyday settings rather than formal events, though its refreshing qualities work well for 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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

This opens with a blast of invigorating citrus notes, featuring prominent grapefruit and a unique, mentholated kick from eucalyptus and black pepper. As it settles, a clean, almost soapy white floral heart emerges, with hints of delicate tea and a touch of sweet raspberry. The dry-down becomes a soft, woody musk, grounded by cedar, cashmeran, and the distinct, sometimes challenging, ambroxan, leaving a sophisticated, freshly laundered trail.

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