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Truth For Men, Calvin Klein
Aromatic · 2002

Truth For Men

by Calvin Klein
Rating4.0 ★ 1,390 votes
GenderMen
Year2002
Price$$$$Designer
AromaticFresh SpicyGreen
Best for summerDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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Collection
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85% match
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Eau de Basilic Pourpre Hermès
82% match
Eau de Minthé Diptyque
Eau de Minthé Diptyque
82% match
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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 →
8 notes
topfirst impression
BasilCardamomGreen Leaves
heartthe character
FernResins
basethe foundation
Red CedarPatchouliExotic Woods

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
46
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 →
34
intimateenormous
Price value68
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean82
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
AromaticFresh SpicyGreenWoodyWarm SpicyPatchouliHerbalFresh
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Main accords

top 8
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Green
Woody
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Herbal
Fresh

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
9%
weak
24%
moderate
49%
long lasting
13%
eternal
6%
Sillage
intimate
30%
moderate
48%
strong
13%
enormous
10%
Season
spring
39%
summer
44%
fall
13%
winter
5%
Time of day
day
85%
night
15%
Gender
female
1%
unisex
15%
more male
41%
male
43%
Value
way overpriced
1%
overpriced
7%
ok
29%
good value
43%
great value
20%

What people say

What people love
freshzestyopeninggreenherbyscentreasonablepricequalityunderratedgem
What people criticise
requirefrequentreapplicationperformancelongevityoftenlackingscenteveryonetasteawkwardbottle

Smells similar

by scent profile
85% match
A*Men Pure Energy Mugler
Mugler
aromaticpatchouli
83% match
A*Men Pure Shot Mugler
Mugler
aromaticpatchouli
82% match
Eau de Basilic Pourpre Hermès
Hermès
fresh spicyherbal
82% match
Eau de Minthé Diptyque
Diptyque
fresh spicypatchouli

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

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

CardamomBasilGreen LeavesResinsFernPatchouliExotic WoodsRed Cedar
topheartbase

Signature pair: Basil and Patchouli

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The Truth line

2 versions
Original2000WomenTruth
More Floral, Citrus
Less Fresh Spicy
Lasts longer · Projects more
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

All perfumes similar to Truth For Men →Cheaper dupes →All comparisons →Truth For Men vs A*Men Pure Energy Mugler →Truth For Men vs A*Men Pure Shot Mugler →Truth For Men vs Eau de Basilic Pourpre Hermès →

In plain words

The main accords of Truth For Men are aromatic and fresh spicy. It opens with Basil and Cardamom, reveals Fern and Resins at its heart, and dries down to Red Cedar and Patchouli. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and summer, mostly by day.

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