Calvin Klein Calvin
How it smells
It smells mostly aromatic and citrus. Chamomile and neroli at the top, tarragon and orange blossom in the middle and patchouli and musk at the base.
- Came out
- 1981
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Calvin notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Calvin Klein Calvin in detail
Calvin Klein is the house behind Calvin.
Calvin Klein perfumes worth knowing
The house has 43 perfumes here, led by Ck Be, CK IN2U for Him and Euphoria Men.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
How far Calvin spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Maurer & Wirtz Tabac Original and Prada Amber.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €82. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Maurer & Wirtz Tabac Original but less than Prada Amber and Essential Parfums Nice Bergamote.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Maurer & Wirtz Tabac Original and Essential Parfums Nice Bergamote. Base notes like patchouli and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Calvin for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Prada Amber has more depth.
Perfumes that smell like Calvin
Similar picks to try: Maurer & Wirtz Tabac Original (8 shared notes), Prada Amber (9 shared notes), Essential Parfums Nice Bergamote (9 shared notes) and Mont Blanc Individuel (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Mont Blanc Individuel starts from €36.
Questions people ask
When did Calvin come out?
It came out in 1981.
Who would like Calvin?
People who enjoy aromatic and citrus smells.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.