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Calvin Cologne by Calvin Klein (1981): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Calvin Klein/Calvin

Calvin by Calvin Klein

Cologne / 1981

Calvin

Cologne · MASCULINE

8.9/ 10274 ratings

FloralCitrusWoody

Green

Spicy

Released: 1981
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Iff (International Flavors & Fragrances)
Origin: USA

CalvinCalvin Klein

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Neroli Mandarin Orange Mugwort Chamomile

Heart notes

Tarragon Cinnamon Leaf Vervain Lemon Verbena

Base notes

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Floral

Citrus

Woody

Green

Spicy

Powdery

Earthy

aromatic

fresh spicy

herbal

warm spicy

white floral

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity7.7 / 10

Sillage5.5 / 10

Value6.2 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Day70%

Night100%

Audience skew

Male92%
Female3%
Unisex5%

By scent profile

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Ratings & reviews

Community

8.9/10

Outstanding

274 ratings

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The people behind the scent

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Frequently asked

What does Calvin by Calvin Klein smell like?+

Calvin by Calvin Klein features a layered composition opening with Lemon, Bergamot, and Neroli at the top, Orange Blossom, Geranium, and Cinnamon at the heart, Sandalwood, Musk, and Oakmoss in the base. The overall character is floral, citrus, woody.

What are the notes in Calvin?+

Top notes: Lemon, Bergamot, Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Mugwort, and Chamomile. Heart notes: Orange Blossom, Geranium, Cinnamon, Tarragon, Cinnamon Leaf, and Vervain. Base notes: Sandalwood, Musk, Oakmoss, Vetiver, and Patchouli.

Is Calvin for men or women?+

Calvin by Calvin Klein is designed for men.

Who created Calvin?+

Calvin was created by Iff (International Flavors & Fragrances) for Calvin Klein.

When was Calvin released?+

Calvin by Calvin Klein was launched in 1981 as a Cologne.

What fragrances are similar to Calvin?+

Fragrances similar to Calvin include Man by Calvin Klein, Euphoria Men by Calvin Klein, CK One Summer 2005 by Calvin Klein, Pure Gold Euphoria Men by Calvin Klein, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Calvin by Calvin Klein is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for men. Calvin was launched in 1981. Top notes are Chamomile, Neroli, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon; middle notes are Tarragon, Orange Blossom, Geranium, Cinnamon and Lemon Verbena; base notes are Patchouli, Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood.