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CK2, Calvin Klein
Mineral · 2016

CK2

by Calvin Klein
Rating3.9 ★ 2,356 votes
GenderUnisex
Year2016
Price$$$$Designer
MineralFresh SpicyOzonic
Best for summerDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
13 notes
topfirst impression
WasabiViolet LeafMandarin OrangePear
heartthe character
PebblesHedioneOrris RootPeonyRose
basethe foundation
VetiverWhite MuskIncenseSandalwood

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
49
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
36
intimateenormous
Price value66
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean49
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8 · +2 more
MineralFresh SpicyOzonicAquaticFloralWoodyGreenFresh
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 10
Mineral
Fresh Spicy
Ozonic
Aquatic
Floral
Woody
Green
Fresh
Powdery
Earthy

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
8%
weak
17%
moderate
50%
long lasting
20%
eternal
5%
Sillage
intimate
25%
moderate
52%
strong
15%
enormous
8%
Season
spring
36%
summer
49%
fall
9%
winter
6%
Time of day
day
87%
night
13%
Gender
female
3%
more female
10%
unisex
77%
more male
7%
male
2%
Value
way overpriced
2%
overpriced
7%
ok
31%
good value
48%
great value
13%

What people say

What people love
perfectlyunisexcleanscentavantgardeapproachablepleasanttherapeuticpure
What people criticise
discontinueddifficultsourcepolarizingsyntheticmetalliccharacterperformanceinconsistentlight

Smells similar

by scent profile
78% match
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powderyyellow floral
77% match
Running Late DIME Beauty
DIME Beauty
woodyearthy
77% match
Eternity Aqua for Women Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein
floralozonic
77% match
Eclat d'Arpege Pour Homme Lanvin
Lanvin
citrusozonic

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

Mandarin Ora…PearViolet LeafWasabiRoseOrris RootPeonyHedionePebblesSandalwoodVetiverIncenseWhite Musk
topheartbase

Signature pair: Pear and Peony

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In plain words

The main accords of CK2 are mineral and fresh spicy. It opens with Wasabi and Violet Leaf, reveals Pebbles and Hedione at its heart, and dries down to Vetiver and White Musk. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in summer, mostly by day.

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